US Bridges

Reatlinger Road over Medicine River

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 2.6W of Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000040677406727

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reatlinger Road over Medicine River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reatlinger Road over Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReatlinger Road
CrossesMedicine River
Location2.6W of Medicine Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28679, -98.63375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Reatlinger Road over Medicine River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reatlinger Road over Medicine River 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 Reatlinger Road over Medicine River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reatlinger Road over Medicine River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reatlinger Road over Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.