US Bridges

Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.75S of Sun City · Structure no. 000000000040695

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSun City Road
CrossesTrib. to Bear Creek
Location2.75S of Sun City
RouteCounty Highway 1346
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34192, -98.92547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 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 Trib. to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear 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 Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sun City Road over Trib. to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.