US Bridges

Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 4.2S of Vesper · Structure no. 000000000530290

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1001 120th RD
CrossesBullfoot Creek
Location4.2S of Vesper
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96972, -98.28028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1001 120th RD over Bullfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.