SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.6E of Corwin · Structure no. 000390715107000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SW 40th RD over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.