US Bridges

Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 3.6N 9.5E of Aetna · Structure no. 000040661006929

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLasswell RD
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location3.6N 9.5E of Aetna
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13942, -98.78653
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lasswell RD over Trib. to 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 Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lasswell RD over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.