US Bridges

Hulse St. over Tributary

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 600 E. of North High D · Structure no. 417450594008541

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulse St. over Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Hulse St. over Tributary in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 2,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,170 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHulse St.
CrossesTributary
Location600 E. of North High D
RouteCity Street 4008
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38222, -97.65468
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2008)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hulse St. over Tributary built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulse St. over Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hulse St. over Tributary carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Hulse St. over Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hulse St. over Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.