FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SAND CREEK RD.3.55

Carrying SAND CREEK RD.3.55 over TRIB TO CHENEY LAKE

6.0E 0.4S PRETTY PRAIRIE, Reno, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SAND CREEK RD.3.55

The SAND CREEK RD.3.55 bridge in Reno, Kansas carries SAND CREEK RD.3.55 over TRIB TO CHENEY LAKE. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.0 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 155 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SAND CREEK RD.3.55 compares

▲ 6.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Kansas bridges
574
Bridges in Reno · 35 in Poor condition
SAND CREEK RD.3.55 35.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
15.0 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
155 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000780980

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAND CREEK RD.3.55 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SAND CREEK RD.3.55 against other structures in Reno and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SAND CREEK RD.3.55?

SAND CREEK RD.3.55 in Reno, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SAND CREEK RD.3.55 inspected?

SAND CREEK RD.3.55's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 155 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAND CREEK RD.3.55 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SAND CREEK RD.3.55?

SAND CREEK RD.3.55 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SAND CREEK RD.3.55?

SAND CREEK RD.3.55 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SAND CREEK RD.3.55 and does age affect safety?

SAND CREEK RD.3.55 was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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