US Bridges

Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 7.0N 0.5W of Fostoria · Structure no. 000000000750440

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGalilee Road
CrossesTrib. to Bluff Creek
Location7.0N 0.5W of Fostoria
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54575, -96.51966
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2013)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Galilee Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.