US Bridges

162nd RD over Bullington Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5N 203E of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180930

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

162nd RD over Bullington Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 162nd RD over Bullington Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries162nd RD
CrossesBullington Creek
Location4.5N 203E of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 3048
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24414, -96.67525
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 162nd RD over Bullington Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 162nd RD over Bullington 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 162nd RD over Bullington Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 162nd RD over Bullington Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 162nd RD over Bullington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.