US Bridges

65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 225 1.5N 1.E Wo.Co.St Lak · Structure no. 001040983506005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying 65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries65th Rd.
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location225 1.5N 1.E Wo.Co.St Lak
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81442, -95.82353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Rd. over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.