US Bridges

Barber Road over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5W of New Albany · Structure no. 000000001030400

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Road over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Barber Road over Coon Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarber Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.0S 0.5W of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55377, -95.94328
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2013)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barber Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Barber Road over Coon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Barber Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barber Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.