US Bridges

Blackmore Road over E Br Little Sandy Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.4N of Sharon · Structure no. 000040703406740

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackmore Road over E Br Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackmore Road over E Br Little Sandy Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlackmore Road
CrossesE Br Little Sandy Creek
Location1.0E 2.4N of Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28261, -98.3995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 E Br Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Blackmore Road over E Br Little Sandy Creek 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 E Br Little Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is Blackmore Road over E Br Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blackmore Road over E Br Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.