US Bridges

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

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 1.5E 2.0S of Gray · Structure no. 000000000420031

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete continuous slab 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 950 (rd P)
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location1.5E 2.0S of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 950
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13122, -99.61533
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic75 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 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 950 (rd P) over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

About 65 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.