US Bridges

5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd.

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.2S 2.0E of Burrton · Structure no. 000400789005802

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd. is a concrete culvert carrying 5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries5-D.8 Local
CrossesS. Sand Hill Rd.
Location4.2S 2.0E of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 719
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9678, -97.62884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5-D.8 Local over S. Sand Hill Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.