US Bridges

F Road over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 12.0N 4.5E of Damar · Structure no. 000820587503700

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying F Road over Sand Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesF Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location12.0N 4.5E of Damar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49551, -99.50105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is F Road 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 F Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is F Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns F Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.