US Bridges

Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.8W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590781305200

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMohawk Rd.
CrossesBull Creek
Location2.5N 1.8W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40571, -97.69871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Rd. over Bull 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mohawk Rd. over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.