US Bridges

Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 1.0S 5.0W Junction City · Structure no. 000310863304380

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEasy Jack RD
CrossesTrib of Smoky Hill River
Location1.0S 5.0W Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00139, -96.93944
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Easy Jack RD over Trib of Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.