US Bridges

Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck

Fair

Gray County, Kansas · 6.5N 4.3E of Cimarron · Structure no. 000000000350170

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1344 - Road 23
CrossesTrib to S Fk. Buckner Ck
Location6.5N 4.3E of Cimarron
RouteCounty Highway 1344
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90771, -100.26372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib to S Fk. Buckner Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.