US Bridges

K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage

Poor

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.69 MI SE K148 · Structure no. 999902800450361

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesK28 HWY
CrossesBuffalo Creek Drainage
Location3.69 MI SE K148
RouteState Highway 28
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63944, -98.00889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.