US Bridges

W Barton County RD over Stream

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.5E of Albert · Structure no. 000000000050480

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 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 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 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 0.5E of Albert
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36233, -99.00419
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic215 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 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 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Barton County RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.