US Bridges

Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 2.3N 3.0W of Sharon · Structure no. 000040695106740

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackmore Road
CrossesTrib W Br. Little Sandy
Location2.3N 3.0W of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28281, -98.4749
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 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 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 Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy 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 Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blackmore Road over Trib W Br. Little Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.