US Bridges

72 Road (rs 278) over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 11.0S of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320260

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72 Road (rs 278) over Hackberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72 Road (rs 278) over Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries72 Road (rs 278)
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location11.0S of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90872, -100.24389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.