US Bridges

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

PoorPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 2.9E of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320130

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 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 masonry culvert carrying S Road (rs 272) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 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)
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location2.9E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95964, -100.43514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.