US Bridges

Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib. to Buckner Creek

GoodPosted for load

Gray County, Kansas · 9.0N 4.3E of Cimarron · Structure no. 000000000350180

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1344 - Road 23 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1344 - Road 23
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location9.0N 4.3E of Cimarron
RouteCounty Highway 1344
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94202, -100.26367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Buckner Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1344 - Road 23 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 1344 - Road 23 over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1344 - Road 23 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.