US Bridges

W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal

Good

Barton County, Kansas · West City Limits 10th ST · Structure no. 000000000050495

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,495 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Barton County RD
CrossesFlood Control Canal
LocationWest City Limits 10th ST
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36166, -98.83263
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2022)
Projected traffic2,495 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 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 W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal 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 Flood Control Canal carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W Barton County RD over Flood Control Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.