US Bridges

S Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 1.4E of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320110

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Road (rs 272)
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location1.4E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95946, -100.46267
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic150 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Road (rs 272) over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Hackberry Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.