US Bridges

K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 4.40 MI E US281 · Structure no. 999904200760121

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK42 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location4.40 MI E US281
RouteState Highway 42
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49972, -98.60361
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K42 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.