US Bridges

K23 HWY over Hackberry CR

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 17.4 M N Lane Coln · Structure no. 999902300320351

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Hackberry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K23 HWY over Hackberry CR 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesHackberry CR
Location17.4 M N Lane Coln
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95361, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 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 CR built?

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

What condition is K23 HWY over Hackberry CR 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 CR carry?

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

How long is K23 HWY over Hackberry CR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Hackberry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.