US Bridges

K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 7.04 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999900200390251

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage is a concrete tee beam carrying K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK2 HWY
CrossesSandy Creek Drainage
Location7.04 MI E Barber Coln
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15194, -98.22611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic728 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K2 HWY over Sandy Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.