US Bridges

Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 0.2E 2.4N of Sharon · Structure no. 000040701506740

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackmore
CrossesTrb E Brlittle Sandy Crk
Location0.2E 2.4N of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28267, -98.41114
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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 Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk 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 Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Blackmore over Trb E Brlittle Sandy Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.