US Bridges

Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch

FairPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 12.0E of Junction City · Structure no. 000310899804365

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence Road
CrossesMcarthur Branch
Location12.0E of Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00811, -96.59822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Road over Mcarthur Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.