Ave. T over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 2.5N 14.2E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800753805420
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 132 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. T over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. T over Sand Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ave. T over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Ave. T 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. T over Sand Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. T over Sand Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. T over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.