US Bridges

Rs 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 2.0E 6.0N of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420035

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1438 (rd S)
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location2.0E 6.0N of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 1438
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17508, -99.86239
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1438 (rd S) 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 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1438 (rd S) over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.