US Bridges

Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.5E of Zurich · Structure no. 000000000820054

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAa Road (rs 1850)
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0S 1.5E of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 1850
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19111, -99.40528
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aa Road (rs 1850) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Aa Road (rs 1850) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.