US Bridges

Sun City Road over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 3.0S of Sun City · Structure no. 000000000040690

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun City Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sun City Road over Bear Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSun City Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.0S of Sun City
RouteCounty Highway 1346
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.339, -98.92482
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 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 traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic295 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sun City Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun City Road over Bear 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 Sun City Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sun City Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sun City Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.