US Bridges

I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.45 MI NE MI Coln El · Structure no. 999903500460051

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,544 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI35 US50 HWY NB
CrossesBull Creek
Location2.45 MI NE MI Coln El
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75306, -94.97611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,544 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I35 US50 HWY NB over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.