US Bridges

Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.6W of Lakin · Structure no. 000470385005828

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. N
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location0.5N 3.6W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94667, -101.32217
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. N over Trib. to 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. N over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.