K156 HWY over Buckner Creek
GoodHodgeman County, Kansas · 4.79 MI W Pawnee Coln · Structure no. 999915600420301
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,518
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K156 HWY over Buckner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K156 HWY over Buckner Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is K156 HWY over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does K156 HWY over Buckner Creek carry?
About 1,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is K156 HWY over Buckner Creek?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Buckner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.