US Bridges

N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0E 6.3N of Burrton · Structure no. 000400789005587

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 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 RD
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location2.0E 6.3N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12028, -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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River 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 RD over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Sand Hill RD over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.