US Bridges

Rs 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 16.0W 9.0S of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420032

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 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 1436 (rd 202)
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location16.0W 9.0S of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 1436
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95181, -100.19058
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2018)
Projected traffic20 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 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1436 (rd 202) over 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 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1436 (rd 202) over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.