US Bridges

55 Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 9.0S 7.5W of Goodland · Structure no. 000910333204100

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55 Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 55 Road over Sandy Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries55 Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location9.0S 7.5W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2057, -101.86846
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (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 55 Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55 Road over Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 55 Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 55 Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 55 Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.