US Bridges

F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek

GoodPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.8W Basehor · Structure no. 000521073304200

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek is a steel culvert carrying F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesF-43 Parallel
CrossesHog Creek
Location1.8W Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12853, -94.97419
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2024)
Projected traffic279 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-43 Parallel over Hog 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns F-43 Parallel over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.