US Bridges

Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek

Good

Stanton County, Kansas · 3.8S of Big Bow · Structure no. 000000000940020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 308
CrossesSandy Arroyo Creek
Location3.8S of Big Bow
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50687, -101.56243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2009)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 308 over Sandy Arroyo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.