US Bridges

11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.6S 7.5W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820021

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries11 Road (rs 583)
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.6S 7.5W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42639, -99.41694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 Road (rs 583) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 11 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.