US Bridges

W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.0W of Albert · Structure no. 000000000050460

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Barton County RD
CrossesDry Walnut Creek
Location6.0S 1.0W of Albert
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36279, -99.02806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Barton County RD over Dry Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.