US Bridges

9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 0.2S 1.6W Saffordville · Structure no. 000090917305206

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries9.6-V.3 Minor Col
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.2S 1.6W Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 920
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39572, -96.42083
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 9.6-V.3 Minor Col over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.