US Bridges

Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 11.0W of Hardtner · Structure no. 000000000040010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry Road
CrossesSalt Fork of Arkansas
Location11.0W of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00606, -98.84411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry Road over Salt Fork of Arkansas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.