US Bridges

K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 2.17 MI NE Njct US160 · Structure no. 999900200390331

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,455 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK2 HWY
CrossesEast Sand Creek Drainage
Location2.17 MI NE Njct US160
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30667, -97.99417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2023)
Projected traffic3,455 by 2044
Trucks15%
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

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 East Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K2 HWY over East Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.