US Bridges

Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 4.0N of Freeport · Structure no. 000000000390180

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 301 NE 100 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location4.0N of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25519, -97.85747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.