FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FLORENCE ROAD

Carrying FLORENCE ROAD over MCARTHUR BRANCH

12.0E OF JUNCTION CITY, Geary, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FLORENCE ROAD

The FLORENCE ROAD bridge in Geary, Kansas carries FLORENCE ROAD over MCARTHUR BRANCH. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FLORENCE ROAD compares

▼ 11.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Kansas bridges
116
Bridges in Geary · 6 in Poor condition
FLORENCE ROAD 18.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000310899804365

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FLORENCE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FLORENCE ROAD against other structures in Geary and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FLORENCE ROAD?

FLORENCE ROAD in Geary, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FLORENCE ROAD inspected?

FLORENCE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLORENCE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FLORENCE ROAD?

FLORENCE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FLORENCE ROAD?

FLORENCE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FLORENCE ROAD and does age affect safety?

FLORENCE ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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