US Bridges

18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wichita County, Kansas · 11.5S 2.0W of Marienthal · Structure no. 000000001020060

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries18 Road (rs 923)
CrossesSand Creek
Location11.5S 2.0W of Marienthal
RouteCounty Highway 923
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32258, -101.255
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18 Road (rs 923) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 18 Road (rs 923) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.