US Bridges

SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 3S .5E of Nashville · Structure no. 000480701506580

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 170th C.5-24
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3S .5E of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3985, -98.42036
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 170th C.5-24 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 170th C.5-24 over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.