US Bridges

E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.1W of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400450

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE-17.9 Rs 751
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0S 3.1W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 751
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97056, -97.39028
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2006)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$780,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-17.9 Rs 751 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E-17.9 Rs 751 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.