US Bridges

NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.0E of Galatia · Structure no. 000050645804960

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 150 RD
CrossesTrib. to Blood Creek
Location4.0S 1.0E of Galatia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57994, -98.94533
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood 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 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NW 150 RD over Trib. to Blood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.