US Bridges

Rs 314 (rd 228) over Trib. to Dry Creek

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 3.0N of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420019

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 314 (rd 228) over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 314 (rd 228) over Trib. to Dry Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 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 314 (rd 228)
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location3.0N of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16406, -99.71608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic310 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 314 (rd 228) over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.