US Bridges

Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.9W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590781505180

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNavaho Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Bull Creek
Location3.5N 1.9W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42011, -97.69409
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Navaho Rd. over Trib. to 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 Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Navaho Rd. over Trib. to Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.