US Bridges

K-2 HWY over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 0.23 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999900200390581

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-2 HWY over Little Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.23 MI E Barber Coln
RouteState Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14333, -98.345
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.