US Bridges

Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Meade County, Kansas · 9.53S 3.3E of Fowler · Structure no. 000600511906800

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Q
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location9.53S 3.3E of Fowler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMeade County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24131, -100.13042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Q over Trib. to 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 Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Road Q over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.