US Bridges

K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 3.15 MI W Pawnee Cl · Structure no. 999915600420171

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
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 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.

It carries about 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesBuckner Creek Drainage
Location3.15 MI W Pawnee Cl
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15972, -99.62222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 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 width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2023)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2044
Trucks34%
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 1940, making it 85 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 1,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.