US Bridges

K153 HWY over Bull Creek

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McPherson County, Kansas · 0.18 MI S US56 · Structure no. 999915300591041

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K153 HWY over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K153 HWY over Bull Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,318 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK153 HWY
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.18 MI S US56
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36667, -97.68528
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,495 (2023)
Projected traffic6,318 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

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 K153 HWY over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K153 HWY 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K153 HWY over Bull Creek carry?

About 5,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K153 HWY over Bull Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K153 HWY over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.