Road 23 over Sand Creek
GoodMeade County, Kansas · 5.0E 6.0S of Meade · Structure no. 000600499006849
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 23 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 23 over Sand Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 23 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 23 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Road 23 over Sand Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 23 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road 23 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.