US Bridges

US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.1 MI N of Bourbon Scoln · Structure no. 999906900060731

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-69 HWY
CrossesBuck Run Creek
Location4.1 MI N of Bourbon Scoln
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7325, -94.70472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2023)
Projected traffic4,103 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 HWY over Buck Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.