US Bridges

K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 17 M N Lane Coln · Structure no. 999902300320341

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesHackberry Crk Tributary
Location17 M N Lane Coln
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95056, -100.48778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2044
Trucks30%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Hackberry Crk Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.