US Bridges

Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck.

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 1.3N 3.4W of Sharon · Structure no. 000040693706760

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWalstad
CrossesW. Br. Little Sandy Ck.
Location1.3N 3.4W of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck. 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 Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walstad over W. Br. Little Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.