US Bridges

70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 3.6N 7.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900290

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries70 W (rs 1480)
CrossesSouth Bow Creek
Location3.6N 7.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 1480
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41, -100.57167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 70 W (rs 1480) over South Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.