US Bridges

Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 5.0S 12.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310899604467

Built
1898
127 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcneal RD 19.6-T.7
CrossesEast Branch Humboldt Ck.
Location5.0S 12.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9325, -96.60306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck. built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mcneal RD 19.6-T.7 over East Branch Humboldt Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.