US Bridges

Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 6.0S 12.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310899604486

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcneal RD 19.7-U.6
CrossesW. Branch Humboldt Creek
Location6.0S 12.0E Junction City
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91964, -96.60261
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt Creek built?

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

What condition is Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt 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 Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcneal RD 19.7-U.6 over W. Branch Humboldt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.