US Bridges

Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck.

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5E of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000040570

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPheasant Hill Road
CrossesE. Br. Little Sandy Ck.
Location1.0S 0.5E of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2396, -98.41247
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. 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 Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. carry?

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

How long is Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pheasant Hill Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.