US Bridges

Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.0S of Hazelton · Structure no. 000000000040500

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTri-City Road
CrossesTrib. to Medicine River
Location2.0S of Hazelton
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05625, -98.40269
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tri-City Road over Trib. to Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.