US Bridges

Homestead Trail over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · N.W. Edge of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590799605467

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Trail over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Homestead Trail over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Trail
CrossesSand Creek
LocationN.W. Edge of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20745, -97.52736
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Trail over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead Trail over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Trail over Sand Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Trail over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.