US Bridges

Local Rd. N over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 0.4S 3.6W of Lakin · Structure no. 000470385005847

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. N over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. N over 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. N
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.4S 3.6W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93497, -101.32218
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. N over 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 November 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. N over Sand Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. N over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.