US Bridges

CR 310 over Sand Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 1.2S of Bison · Structure no. 000000000830300

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 310 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 310 over Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 310
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.2S of Bison
RouteCounty Highway 584
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50516, -99.19816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2008)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 310 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 310 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 310 over Sand Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 310 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 310 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.