US Bridges

Rs 158 over Sand Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.8S of Wells · Structure no. 000000000720360

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 158 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 158 over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 158
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0W 0.8S of Wells
RouteCounty Highway 518
StateKansas
Coordinates39.132, -97.56551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2000)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 158 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 158 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 158 over Sand Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 158 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 158 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.