US Bridges

Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib.

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Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.0W of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000461083004725

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar-Niles RD
CrossesLittle Bull Creek Trib.
Location0.5S 3.0W of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74634, -94.89002
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar-Niles RD over Little Bull Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.