K-42 HWY over Sand Creek
GoodPratt County, Kansas · 3.91 MI E of US-281 · Structure no. 999904200760511
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 257
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-42 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-42 HWY over Sand Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-42 HWY over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-42 HWY 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K-42 HWY over Sand Creek carry?
About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is K-42 HWY over Sand Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-42 HWY over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.