US Bridges

18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.5W 4.1S of Newton · Structure no. 000400815005765

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries18-F.4 Local
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location2.5W 4.1S of Newton
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99111, -97.39028
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18-F.4 Local 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 18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 18-F.4 Local over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.