US Bridges

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

GoodPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 8.9E of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320150

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
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 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Road (rs 272)
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location8.9E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95969, -100.32268
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
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 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 Trib. to Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 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.