US Bridges

Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.0W of Harris · Structure no. 000000000020025

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton B.5-21.8
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.8N 3.0W of Harris
RouteCounty Highway 1159
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34264, -95.48959
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barton B.5-21.8 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.