US Bridges

Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.0E 0.4S Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000000000780980

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSand Creek RD.3.55
CrossesTrib to Cheney Lake
Location6.0E 0.4S Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 1428
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77127, -97.90022
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic185 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 Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Creek RD.3.55 over Trib to Cheney Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.