US Bridges

NE 120 RD over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.4E of Harper · Structure no. 000390743906680

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 120 RD over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 120 RD over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 120 RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0N 0.4E of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32674, -98.02344
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NE 120 RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 120 RD over 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 NE 120 RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE 120 RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 120 RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.