US Bridges

Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.0E of Danville · Structure no. 000000000390490

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1829 60 RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3.0S 1.0E of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 1829
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24091, -97.87269
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Rs 1829 60 RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1829 60 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.