US Bridges

207th ST over Little Bull Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.9W of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000461085104720

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

207th ST over Little Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 207th ST over Little Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries207th ST
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location1.9W of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75295, -94.8697
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic550 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 207th ST over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 207th ST over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 207th ST over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 207th ST over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 207th ST over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.