US Bridges

(rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 0.7S 4.6W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420531405647

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete slab carrying (rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries(rd Ll) Rd.Os 28
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location0.7S 4.6W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07686, -99.98219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is (rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to 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 (rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is (rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns (rd Ll) Rd.Os 28 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.