US Bridges

Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 0.7S 1.2W of Sharon · Structure no. 000040699006800

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPheasant Hill
CrossesTrib W Br. Little Sandy
Location0.7S 1.2W of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23906, -98.44017
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 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 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 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 Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pheasant Hill 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 Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy carry?

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

How long is Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pheasant Hill over Trib W Br. Little Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.