US Bridges

30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 1.2N 7.7W of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320190

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck. in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30 Road (rs 273)
CrossesMiddle Br. Hackberry Ck.
Location1.2N 7.7W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97738, -100.63017
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 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 30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck. 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 30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck.?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Road (rs 273) over Middle Br. Hackberry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.