US Bridges

22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 1.5S 11.7W of Gove · Structure no. 000320457004465

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries22 Road
CrossesS Branch Hackberry Creek
Location1.5S 11.7W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94013, -100.70459
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 Road over S Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 22 Road over S Branch Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.