US Bridges

N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.5E 1.9N of Newton · Structure no. 000400825005646

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesN Hillside RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location2.5E 1.9N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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
Trucks1%
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hillside 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 N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Hillside RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.