US Bridges

Rs 1438 (rd S) over Dry Creek

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 4.0E 6.0N of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420038

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1438 (rd S) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1438 (rd S) over 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 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 1438 (rd S)
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.0E 6.0N of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 1438
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17481, -99.82444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic3 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 1438 (rd S) over Dry Creek built?

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

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.