US Bridges

US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.02 MI E K153 · Structure no. 999905600590691

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4,765 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesBull Creek Drainage
Location0.02 MI E K153
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36944, -97.685
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,765 (2023)
Projected traffic4,861 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Bull Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.