US Bridges

Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Trego County, Kansas · 11.0S 3.7W Trego Center · Structure no. 000000000980120

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCc Road (rs 437)
CrossesSand Creek
Location11.0S 3.7W Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72542, -99.96331
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cc Road (rs 437) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cc Road (rs 437) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.