US Bridges

Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.3S 1.3E of Paola · Structure no. 00000000061B390

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,148 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHedge Lane RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.3S 1.3E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1019
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55337, -94.85445
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2011)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedge Lane RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Lane RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.