US Bridges

19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 9.2N 5.0E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120050

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 48 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries19 Road (rs 115)
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location9.2N 5.0E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90464, -101.70997
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 19 Road (rs 115) over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 19 Road (rs 115) over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.