US Bridges

Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 8.6W of Hesston · Structure no. 000000000400190

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 795 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQ-6.4 Rs 306
CrossesSand Creek
Location8.6W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 306
StateKansas
Coordinates38.145, -97.60361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2006)
Projected traffic795 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Q-6.4 Rs 306 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.