US Bridges

8 Road over Sand Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 11.1N 6.0E of Damar · Structure no. 000820591003708

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8 Road over Sand Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries8 Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location11.1N 6.0E of Damar
RouteCounty Highway 923
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48386, -99.47218
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8 Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Road 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 8 Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8 Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 8 Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.