US Bridges

K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 4.73 Mi. East of US-283 · Structure no. 999915600420111

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
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 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesBuckner Creek Drainage
Location4.73 Mi. East of US-283
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09333, -99.80861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2023)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.