US Bridges

N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0E 8.6N of Burrton · Structure no. 000400789005546

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Sand Hill Road
CrossesSun Creek
Location2.0E 8.6N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15167, -97.62889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 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 traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Sand Hill Road over Sun Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.