US Bridges

Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 6.0W of Hardtner · Structure no. 000000000040040

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry Road
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Ck.
Location6.0W of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.014, -98.761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck. carry?

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

How long is Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry Road over Trib. to Hackberry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.