US Bridges

223rd Street over Little Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.9W of Spring Hill · Structure no. 00000000061B630

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,302
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Street over Little Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 223rd Street over Little Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries223rd Street
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location1.0S 1.9W of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1803
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72371, -94.87044
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2011)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 223rd Street over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd Street over Little 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 223rd Street over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 223rd Street over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Street over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.