US Bridges

20 Road (rs 1543) over N. Fork Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 13.0S 8.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510170

Built
1957
68 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

20 Road (rs 1543) over N. Fork Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 20 Road (rs 1543) over N. Fork Hackberry Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries20 Road (rs 1543)
CrossesN. Fork Hackberry Creek
Location13.0S 8.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 1543
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29168, -100.3275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 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 width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 Road (rs 1543) over N. Fork Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Road (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 20 Road (rs 1543) over N. Fork Hackberry Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 20 Road (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 27 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road (rs 1543) over N. Fork Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.