US Bridges

Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 8.0S 5.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310885504521

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesThomas Creek RD
CrossesThomas Creek
Location8.0S 5.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89796, -96.73253
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2004)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Creek RD over Thomas 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Creek RD over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.