US Bridges

Avenue A. over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1000 Ft. W. of Hickory · Structure no. 417450594000527

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue A. over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue A. over Bull Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue A.
CrossesBull Creek
Location1000 Ft. W. of Hickory
RouteCity Street 4000
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36229, -97.68017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2019)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Avenue A. over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue A. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue A. over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenue A. over Bull Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue A. over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.