US Bridges

Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.ON 2.0W of Hazelton · Structure no. 000000000040790

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGerlane Road
CrossesTrib. Lone Tree Canyon
Location2.ON 2.0W of Hazelton
RouteCounty Highway 1717
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12317, -98.43894
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon 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 Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gerlane Road over Trib. Lone Tree Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.