US Bridges

Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.13 W of Cedar Niles Rd. · Structure no. 509950460000020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,645
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesSante Fe I.8-5.0
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location0.13 W of Cedar Niles Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81098, -94.89283
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,645 (2017)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sante Fe I.8-5.0 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 6,645 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sante Fe I.8-5.0 over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.