US Bridges

26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 1.3N 9.6W of Gove · Structure no. 000320461204407

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries26 Road
CrossesMiddle Branch Hackberry
Location1.3N 9.6W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97838, -100.66522
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Road over Middle Branch Hackberry?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.