US Bridges

Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.0E of Syracuse · Structure no. 000380341905660

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. #4 RD 14
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location6.0N 2.0E of Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07397, -101.70836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. #4 RD 14 over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.