US Bridges

ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.5W 0.8S of Basehor · Structure no. 000521069604200

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST-44 182nd St.
CrossesHog Creek
Location3.5W 0.8S of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12872, -95.00284
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-44 182nd St. over Hog 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns ST-44 182nd St. over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.