US Bridges

S Hoover RD over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.5W 6.9S of Newton · Structure no. 000400813005824

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hoover RD over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Hoover RD over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Hoover RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.5W 6.9S of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95028, -97.40861
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Hoover RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hoover RD over Sand 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 S Hoover RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Hoover RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Hoover RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.