US Bridges

Limestone Rd. over Bull Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590781605240

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone Rd. over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Limestone Rd. over Bull Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone Rd.
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.5W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37676, -97.69266
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
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 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 Limestone Rd. over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone Rd. 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 September 2024.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Limestone Rd. over Bull Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone Rd. over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.