US Bridges

RD 205 over Buckner Creek

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 6.8S 13.0W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420515005768

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 205 over Buckner Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RD 205 over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 205
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location6.8S 13.0W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98981, -100.13542
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD 205 over Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RD 205 over Buckner 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 RD 205 over Buckner Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 205 over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 205 over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.