US Bridges

R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0N 9.3W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400791705540

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

About this bridge

R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesR-6.7 Local
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0N 9.3W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15972, -97.5975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek 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 R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns R-6.7 Local over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.