Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 3.7E 4.7S of Sharon · Structure no. 000040707906880
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek 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 Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Crooked Post Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.