US Bridges

175th over Hulls Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.6N 1.0E of Winchester · Structure no. 000441043503869

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th over Hulls Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 175th over Hulls Branch in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries175th
CrossesHulls Branch
Location2.6N 1.0E of Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36314, -95.2467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 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 175th over Hulls Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th over Hulls Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 175th over Hulls Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 175th over Hulls Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 175th over Hulls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.