US Bridges

E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 5.0N 11.0W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820024

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road (rs 911)
CrossesSand Creek Tributary
Location5.0N 11.0W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51005, -99.48028
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 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 E Road (rs 911) over Sand Creek Tributary carry?

About 70 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.