US Bridges

S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.5W7.3S of Newton · Structure no. 000400813005828

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Hoover RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3.5W7.3S of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94444, -97.40861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic23 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hoover RD over Trib. to 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 S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Hoover RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.