US Bridges

Tri-City Road over Little Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 1.2S 1.0E of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000040560

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tri-City Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tri-City Road over Little Sandy Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 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
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.2S 1.0E of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23375, -98.40458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic220 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 Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tri-City Road over Little Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tri-City Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tri-City Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tri-City Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.