US Bridges

Hackberry Road over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 9.0W of Hardtner · Structure no. 000000000040030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry Road over Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hackberry Road over Hackberry Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry Road
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location9.0W of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01128, -98.81069
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry Road over Hackberry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hackberry Road over Hackberry Creek carry?

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

How long is Hackberry Road over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry Road over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.