US Bridges

Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 6.5W of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611075004843

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrescent Hill Road
CrossesWade Br. Big Bull Creek
Location6.5W of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65971, -94.97488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2011)
Projected traffic263 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Hill Road over Wade Br. Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.