US Bridges

183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.9S 0.8W of Lincoln · Structure no. 000530731204367

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries183rd RD
CrossesBullfoot Creek
Location1.9S 0.8W of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00547, -98.16536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 183rd 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 183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd RD over Bullfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.