US Bridges

Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · At Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420008

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 (228 Road)
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
LocationAt Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12553, -99.71594
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 (228 Road) over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.