US Bridges

E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 13.0N 2.2E of Damar · Structure no. 000000000820023

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road (rs 911)
CrossesSand Creek Tributary
Location13.0N 2.2E of Damar
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51014, -99.53769
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.