US Bridges

Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 0.6W 3.2S of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611087004903

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHospital Drive RD
CrossesTrib. to Big Bull Creek
Location0.6W 3.2S of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61904, -94.86384
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2011)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to 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 Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hospital Drive RD over Trib. to Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.