US Bridges

36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 1.2N 4.7W of Gove · Structure no. 000320471004408

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries36 Road
CrossesN Branch Hackberry Creek
Location1.2N 4.7W of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97796, -100.57462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36 Road over N Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 36 Road over N Branch Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.