Humboldt Creek Rd. over Trib. of Clarks Creek
Geary County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Humboldt Creek Rd. over Trib. of Clarks Creek in Geary County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 196 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2004).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 58 of the 140 inventoried bridges in Geary County rated fair (41.4%); 13 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | 1.8N 6.0E Junction City |
| NBI structure number | 000000000310010 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Geary County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy WB over Franks Creek Frrd Conctr | 1960 | 16,218 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy EB over Franks Creek Frrd Conctr | 1960 | 16,218 | Good |
| I70 Hwy WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS | 1960 | 16,116 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy EB over K57 Highway | 1960 | 16,116 | Good |
| I70 Hwy WB over Smoky Hill River | 1960 | 14,637 | Good |
| I70 Hwy EB over Smoky Hill River | 1960 | 14,637 | Good |
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