US Bridges

10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.6W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900483403900

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek in Sheridan 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries10 S
CrossesTributary to Sand Creek
Location0.5S 1.6W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 9014
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35056, -100.47167
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
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 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 10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is 10 S over Tributary to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 10 S over Tributary to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.