Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek
GoodPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 7.0N 0.7E of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590801705340
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dakota Rd. 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dakota Rd. over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.