1st Road over Bear Creek
GoodGrant County, Kansas · 10.0N 1.5W of Ulysses · Structure no. 000340375506120
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Road over Bear Creek in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Road over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 1st Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 1st Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 1st Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.