US Bridges

Rs 1438 (rd S) over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 5.25E 6.0N of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420039

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1438 (rd S) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1438 (rd S) over Dry 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 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
Location5.25E 6.0N of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 1438
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17467, -99.80208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (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 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 1438 (rd S) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 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 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.