US Bridges

K-25 HWY over Sands Creek

Good

Wichita County, Kansas · 9.38 MI NW Keary CO LN · Structure no. 999902501020081

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-25 HWY over Sands Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-25 HWY over Sands Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-25 HWY
CrossesSands Creek
Location9.38 MI NW Keary CO LN
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34278, -101.34694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 K-25 HWY over Sands Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-25 HWY over Sands 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K-25 HWY over Sands Creek carry?

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

How long is K-25 HWY over Sands Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-25 HWY over Sands Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.