US Bridges

K-2 HWY over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 3.93 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999900200390561

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-2 HWY over Big Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.93 MI E Barber Coln
RouteState Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15222, -98.2825
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-2 HWY over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-2 HWY over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is K-2 HWY over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.