US Bridges

Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · _0.5S of Hanston · Structure no. 00000000042B007

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 226 (rd 228)
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location_0.5S of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11853, -99.71606
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 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 traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic505 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 226 (rd 228) 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 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.