Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek
GoodMiami County, Kansas · 11.2N 6.6W of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610210
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunflower RD over Big 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Sunflower RD over Big Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.