US Bridges

W Barton County RD over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.5W of Albert · Structure no. 000000000050470

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Barton County RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying W Barton County RD over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Barton County RD
CrossesStream
Location6.0S 0.5W of Albert
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36278, -99.02631
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Barton County RD over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is W Barton County RD over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Barton County RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.