US Bridges

72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 12.3S of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320250

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries72 Road (rs 278)
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location12.3S of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89044, -100.24403
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 statusOpen, no 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72 Road (rs 278) 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 72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 72 Road (rs 278) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.