SE 70 ST over Sand Creek
GoodPosted for loadPratt County, Kansas · 0.5W 3.0N of Sawyer · Structure no. 000760671606380
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 70 ST over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 70 ST over Sand Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 70 ST over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 70 ST 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SE 70 ST over Sand Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SE 70 ST over Sand Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SE 70 ST over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.