US Bridges

W Barton County RD over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.5E of Albert · Structure no. 000000000050490

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
375
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 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. 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 2.5E of Albert
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36201, -98.97139
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2043
Trucks15%
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. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W Barton County RD over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W Barton County RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.