US Bridges

K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage

Fair

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 12.70 MI E of Finney Cl · Structure no. 999915600420031

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesBuckner Creek Drainage
Location12.70 MI E of Finney Cl
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07278, -99.99944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2023)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.