US Bridges

20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 13.0S 9.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510180

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries20 Road (rs 1543)
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location13.0S 9.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 1543
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29164, -100.30756
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Trib. to Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road (rs 1543) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.