US Bridges

Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 3.0N of Sawyer · Structure no. 000000000760120

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek in Pratt 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 486 - SE 30 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0N of Sawyer
RouteCounty Highway 486
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54267, -98.68429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 486 - SE 30 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.