Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodAnderson County, Kansas · 4.4N of Westphalia · Structure no. 000000000020015
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie 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 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie 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 RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Barton RD B.5-15.5 over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.