US Bridges

US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg

Fair

Logan County, Kansas · 6.98MI NE Wjct K25 · Structure no. 999904000550071

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg is a concrete slab carrying US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesMiddle Br Hackbry CR Drg
Location6.98MI NE Wjct K25
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10111, -101.05917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2023)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Middle Br Hackbry CR Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.