US Bridges

Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.4W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000000000590880

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1065 Moccasin
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.5N 1.4W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39118, -97.69228
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1065 Moccasin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1065 Moccasin over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.