US Bridges

Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 6.7E 5.5N of Aetna · Structure no. 000040655306900

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesJullian Road
CrossesTrib. to Big Sandy Ck.
Location6.7E 5.5N of Aetna
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16672, -98.83478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jullian Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.