US Bridges

Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 2.3N of Westphalia · Structure no. 000000000020014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarton B.5-13.3
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.3N of Westphalia
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21742, -95.48958
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2014)
Projected traffic265 by 2044
Trucks30%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Barton B.5-13.3 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.