US Bridges

Rs 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 8.0W 1.0S of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 255 (rd 210)
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location8.0W 1.0S of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06025, -100.04517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
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 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 255 (rd 210) over 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 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 255 (rd 210) over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.