US Bridges

Apache Acre over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kansas · 7.8W of Winona · Structure no. 000000000550027

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Acre over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apache Acre over Sand Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Acre
CrossesSand Creek
Location7.8W of Winona
RouteCounty Highway 1929
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06382, -101.38249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Acre over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache Acre over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Apache Acre over Sand Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Apache Acre over Sand Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Acre over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.