US Bridges

Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · Adams St. N. of 2nd Ave. · Structure no. 518400040000045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesAdams St.
CrossesMedicine River Tributary
LocationAdams St. N. of 2nd Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28328, -98.58364
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Adams St. over Medicine River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.