US Bridges

S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 1.9W of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320090

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Road (rs 272)
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location1.9W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95943, -100.52093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.