US Bridges

Hackberry RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.9E of Redfield · Structure no. 000000000060090

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hackberry RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry RD Rs 51
CrossesTrib. Paint Creek
Location4.0S 0.9E of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7761, -94.87086
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2006)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint 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 Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hackberry RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry RD Rs 51 over Trib. Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.