FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W Barton County Rd

Carrying W Barton County Rd over FLOOD CONTROL CANAL

WEST CITY LIMITS 10th ST, Barton, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W Barton County Rd

The W Barton County Rd bridge in Barton, Kansas carries W Barton County Rd over FLOOD CONTROL CANAL. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 107.4 meters (352 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,585 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How W Barton County Rd compares

▲ 8.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Kansas bridges
437
Bridges in Barton · 1 in Poor condition
W Barton County Rd 37.4 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
107.4 m (352 ft)
Deck Width
18.9 m (62 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,585 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000050495

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W Barton County Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare W Barton County Rd against other structures in Barton and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for W Barton County Rd?

W Barton County Rd in Barton, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W Barton County Rd inspected?

W Barton County Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,585 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W Barton County Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W Barton County Rd?

W Barton County Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W Barton County Rd?

W Barton County Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is W Barton County Rd and does age affect safety?

W Barton County Rd was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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