US Bridges

S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 1.6W of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320100

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Road (rs 272)
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location1.6W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95941, -100.51586
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Road (rs 272) over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Road (rs 272) 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 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 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.