US Bridges

Maple St. over Sand Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · In Lacrosse · Structure no. 000830605605029

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple St. over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maple St. over Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple St.
CrossesSand Creek
LocationIn Lacrosse
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52573, -99.31304
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2008)
Projected traffic66 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Maple St. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple St. 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 Maple St. over Sand Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple St. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Maple St. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.