RD L over Sand Creek
FairNess County, Kansas · 1.2N 1.0E of Arnold · Structure no. 000680529004848
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD L over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD L over Sand Creek in Ness 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD L over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD L 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RD L over Sand Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD L over Sand Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD L over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.