15 S over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadSheridan County, Kansas · 1.0S 6.5E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900499603905
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
15 S over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15 S over Sand Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15 S over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15 S over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 15 S over Sand Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 15 S over Sand Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 15 S over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.