US Bridges

(rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner Creek

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 3.5N 4.5E of Hanston · Structure no. 000420569505520

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner Creek is a masonry culvert carrying (rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries(rd S) Rd.Os 66
CrossesTrib. to Buckner Creek
Location3.5N 4.5E of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17494, -99.63406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 (rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is (rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to 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 S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner Creek carry?

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

How long is (rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns (rd S) Rd.Os 66 over Trib. to Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.