Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek
Hodgeman County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rs 226 (rd 228) over Buckner Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 420 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 48 of the 108 inventoried bridges in Hodgeman County rated good (44.4%); 1 (0.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 283 ft |
| Location | _0.5S of Hanston |
| NBI structure number | 00000000042B007 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hodgeman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-283 Hwy over Buckner Creek | 1998 | 2,914 | Fair |
| US-283 Hwy over Saw Log Creek Drainage | 1995 | 2,144 | Good |
| K156 Hwy over Buckner Creek Drainage | 1939 | 1,898 | Good |
| K156 Hwy over Buckner Creek Drainage | 1927 | 1,898 | Fair |
| K156 Hwy over Buckner Creek Drainage | 1939 | 1,898 | Good |
| K156 Hwy over Buckner Creek Drainage | 1939 | 1,898 | Good |
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