US Bridges

K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drg

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 3.52 MI W Pawnee Coln · Structure no. 999915600420311

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drg 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 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesBuckner Creek Drg
Location3.52 MI W Pawnee Coln
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15917, -99.62917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Drg built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drg 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 Drg carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drg?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Buckner Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.