US Bridges

Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5W of Elmer · Structure no. 000000000780300

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrail WEST.29.95
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5W of Elmer
RouteCounty Highway 555
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9699, -97.94126
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2021)
Projected traffic450 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 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 Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail WEST.29.95 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Trail WEST.29.95 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.