US Bridges

Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · W. Edge of St. George · Structure no. 000000000750140

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,715
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,207 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Trail Rd.
CrossesSand Creek
LocationW. Edge of St. George
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19125, -96.42388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2013)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Trail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Military Trail Rd. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.