US Bridges

K-2 HWY over Sand Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 0.82 MI NE Njct US-160 · Structure no. 999900200390541

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-2 HWY over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.82 MI NE Njct US-160
RouteState Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29278, -98.01139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2023)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K-2 HWY over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-2 HWY over Sand Creek 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 K-2 HWY over Sand Creek carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-2 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.