US Bridges

Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.8N 2.1E of Hiattville · Structure no. 000000000060040

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry Rd.
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.8N 2.1E of Hiattville
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7761, -94.8314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2006)
Projected traffic175 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry Rd. over Elm 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry Rd. over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.