US Bridges

Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 3.5W 8.8N of Kiowa · Structure no. 000040687006927

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewkirk Road
CrossesTrib. to Medicine River
Location3.5W 8.8N of Kiowa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14286, -98.54953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River 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 Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Newkirk Road over Trib. to Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.