US Bridges

K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage

Good

Wichita County, Kansas · 7.54 MI NW Kearny Coln · Structure no. 999902501020011

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
Location7.54 MI NW Kearny Coln
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31583, -101.34667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2023)
Projected traffic814 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.