US Bridges

Rs 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 18.0W 9.5S of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420023

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 949 (rd C)
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location18.0W 9.5S of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 949
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.943, -100.22461
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 949 (rd C) 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 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 949 (rd C) over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.