US Bridges

SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.5N 2.3W of Corwin · Structure no. 000390709206940

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 10 RD
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.5N 2.3W of Corwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13794, -98.34394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 10 RD over Little Sandy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SW 10 RD over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.