US Bridges

Hoisington RD over Blood Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5 Mi. S. of Hoisington · Structure no. 000050665005063

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoisington RD over Blood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoisington RD over Blood Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHoisington RD
CrossesBlood Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Hoisington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50232, -98.775
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hoisington RD over Blood Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoisington RD over Blood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hoisington RD over Blood Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hoisington RD over Blood Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hoisington RD over Blood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.