US Bridges

Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.0E of Vesper · Structure no. 000000000530560

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 2216 Iron DR
CrossesBullfoot Creek
Location3.0S 2.0E of Vesper
RouteCounty Highway 2216
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98649, -98.24347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 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 Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2216 Iron DR over Bullfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.