US Bridges

Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 3.0W of Junction City · Structure no. 000310867204360

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Hall RD
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill Rvr
Location3.0W of Junction City
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01583, -96.90722
Functional classUrban 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr 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 Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Hall RD over Trib to Smoky Hill Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.