US Bridges

CR 330 over Sand Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.2N 1.0E of Timken · Structure no. 000830623005082

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 330 over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 330 over Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 330
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.2N 1.0E of Timken
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4903, -99.16128
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 330 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 330 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 330 over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 330 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 330 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.