US Bridges

Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck.

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 6.0N of Sharon · Structure no. 000000000040600

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTri-City Road
CrossesE. Br. Little Sandy Ck.
Location6.0N of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33581, -98.42229
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tri-City 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 Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck. carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tri-City Road over E. Br. Little Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.