US Bridges

10 E over Sand Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900489003904

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 E over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 10 E over Sand Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries10 E
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0S 1.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34556, -100.42361
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 E over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 E 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 10 E over Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10 E over Sand Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 10 E over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.