US Bridges

Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.4E of LA Crosse · Structure no. 000830607305000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve K
CrossesBranch of Sand Creek
Location1.0N 0.4E of LA Crosse
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55325, -99.30351
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic70 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave K over Branch of 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 Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ave K over Branch of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.