US Bridges

Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek

GoodPosted for load

Gray County, Kansas · 9.0N 4.3E of Cimarron · Structure no. 000000000350150

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 949 - E Road
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location9.0N 4.3E of Cimarron
RouteCounty Highway 949
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.943, -100.26317
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 949 - E Road over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.