US Bridges

US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek

Good

Logan County, Kansas · 4.85 MI NE JCT K25 · Structure no. 999904000550311

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-40 HWY
CrossesN Branch Hackberry Creek
Location4.85 MI NE JCT K25
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11111, -100.96667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2023)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2044
Trucks24%
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

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 US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 HWY over N Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 HWY over N Branch Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.