Falcon RD over Sand Creek
FairBarber County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.4W of Isabel · Structure no. 000000000040830
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon RD over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Falcon RD over Sand Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon RD over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon RD over Sand 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 Falcon RD over Sand Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falcon RD over Sand Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon RD over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.