US Bridges

Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.7W of Sharon · Structure no. 000040695506747

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Hills
CrossesTrib W Br. Little Sandy
Location1.5N 2.7W of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27283, -98.46874
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy 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 Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hills over Trib W Br. Little Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.