US Bridges

Rs 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.5N of Hanston · Structure no. 000000000420030

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 950 (rd P) 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 950 (rd P)
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location4.0E 0.5N of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 950
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13126, -99.64272
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic110 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 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 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 950 (rd P) 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 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.