US Bridges

NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.5E of Galatia · Structure no. 000000000050680

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek is a concrete slab carrying NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 230 RD
CrossesTrib. to Landon Creek
Location4.0N 0.5E of Galatia
RouteCounty Highway 1456
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69686, -98.95292
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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 NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon 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 NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 230 RD over Trib. to Landon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.