US Bridges

Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 12.0S 6.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesQuantum RD Rs 1543
CrossesN. Fork Hackberry Creek
Location12.0S 6.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 1543
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30046, -100.35468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Quantum RD Rs 1543 over N. Fork Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.