US Bridges

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 4.5E of Saxman · Structure no. 000000000800110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve. Q | Rs 445
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.5E of Saxman
RouteCounty Highway 445
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28958, -98.04645
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 inspectionJune 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2021)
Projected traffic680 by 2044
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 Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. Q | Rs 445 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.