US Bridges

RD C over Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 1.4N 3.0E of Co. Lines · Structure no. 000680511005366

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD C over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RD C over Hackberry Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRD C
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location1.4N 3.0E of Co. Lines
RouteCounty Highway 6803
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28214, -100.18875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 RD C over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD C over Hackberry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD C over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD C over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD C over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.