US Bridges

CR 320 over Sand Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.0N of Timken · Structure no. 000830621005085

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 320 over Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 320
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0N of Timken
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48741, -99.17971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 CR 320 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 320 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 320 over Sand Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 320 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 320 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.