US Bridges

R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 10.0S 1.4E of Collyer · Structure no. 000000000980360

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek in Trego 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 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesR Road (rs 905)
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location10.0S 1.4E of Collyer
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88545, -100.09249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek built?

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

What condition is R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns R Road (rs 905) over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.