US Bridges

Rs 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 1.0N of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420018

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 314 (rd 228)
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0N of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13267, -99.716
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 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 traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic310 by 2043
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 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 314 (rd 228) over Dry 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 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 314 (rd 228) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.