US Bridges

K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.95 MI W of US-169 · Structure no. 999906800610421

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
666 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,016 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,409 by 2044. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK68 HWY
CrossesBull Creek BNSF RR
Location1.95 MI W of US-169
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62139, -94.87194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length666 ft (203 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,016 (2023)
Projected traffic5,409 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR carry?

About 4,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR?

The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over Bull Creek BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.