US Bridges

Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.0W of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040671507080

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDriftwood Road
CrossesDriftwood Creek
Location1.5N 2.0W of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03578, -98.68528
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driftwood Road over Driftwood 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 Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Driftwood Road over Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.