US Bridges

Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr.

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kansas · 5.5S 0.1W of Oakley · Structure no. 000000000550235

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr. in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZest RD (rs 1672)
CrossesMiddle Br. Hackberry Cr.
Location5.5S 0.1W of Oakley
RouteCounty Highway 1672
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04709, -100.85404
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Zest RD (rs 1672) over Middle Br. Hackberry Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.