Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 6.2N 1.8E of Hazelton · Structure no. 000040707006880
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Catalpa Road over 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 Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Catalpa Road over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.