US Bridges

Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 1.2N 11.0E of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310007

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHumbolt Creek RD
CrossesTrib. of Humboldt Creek
Location1.2N 11.0E of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1089
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97667, -96.64194
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2004)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Humbolt Creek RD over Trib. of Humboldt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.