US Bridges

K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 3.44 MI N US166 · Structure no. 999910100500491

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesK101 HWY
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location3.44 MI N US166
RouteState Highway 101
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09722, -95.35889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is K101 HWY over Hackberry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K101 HWY over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.