Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek
FairReno County, Kansas · 0.7W 3.3S of Langdon · Structure no. 000780711006025
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Huntsville RD.5.55 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 Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Huntsville RD.5.55 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.