US Bridges

Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 2.0N 9.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310895304282

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPressee RD
CrossesMcdowell Creek
Location2.0N 9.0E Junction City
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06994, -96.64786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2015)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pressee RD over Mcdowell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pressee RD over Mcdowell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.