US Bridges

X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 0.7S of Saffordville · Structure no. 000090921005221

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesX-10.1 Minor Col
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.7S of Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 914
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39003, -96.39186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns X-10.1 Minor Col over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.