US Bridges

K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.88 MI E Sjct K14 · Structure no. 999902800450381

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK28 HWY
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.88 MI E Sjct K14
RouteState Highway 28
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66833, -98.14028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is K28 HWY over Buffalo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K28 HWY over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.