Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 2.0N of Hazelton · Structure no. 000000000040520
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Tri-City Road over Trib. to Salty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.