US Bridges

(rd Ll) Rd.Os 29 over Trib. to Buckner Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 0.7S 4.3W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420531705647

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(rd Ll) Rd.Os 29 over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying (rd Ll) Rd.Os 29 over Trib. to Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 45 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 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 29
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location0.7S 4.3W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.077, -99.979
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (rd Ll) Rd.Os 29 over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is (rd Ll) Rd.Os 29 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 29 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 29 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns (rd Ll) Rd.Os 29 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.