US Bridges

Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 2.2N 1.3E of Idana · Structure no. 000140831003843

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry Rd.
CrossesNorth Branch Five Creek
Location2.2N 1.3E of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 1405
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39099, -97.23856
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry Rd. over North Branch Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.