US Bridges

Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek

Good

Lane County, Kansas · 10.5S 1.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000510483005305

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLonghorn RD
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location10.5S 1.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33, -100.44694
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longhorn RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Longhorn RD over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.