US Bridges

S Meridian RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.3S of Newton · Structure no. 000400817005748

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Meridian RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Meridian RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Meridian RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location1.5W 3.3S of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0025, -97.37194
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic41 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 S Meridian RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

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

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.