US Bridges

E. Barton Co. RD over Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 0.4N 5.2E of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050695905260

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Barton Co. RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Barton Co. RD over Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 93 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Barton Co. RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.4N 5.2E of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.362, -98.48197
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 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 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 E. Barton Co. RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is E. Barton Co. RD over Creek 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 E. Barton Co. RD over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Barton Co. RD over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E. Barton Co. RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.