US Bridges

Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib.

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 1.0N 8.0E of Grandview · Structure no. 000310893804320

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesTully Hill Rd.
CrossesMcdowell Creek Trib.
Location1.0N 8.0E of Grandview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04413, -96.65413
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Tully Hill Rd. over Mcdowell Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.