US Bridges

US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.60 MI N of K-279 · Structure no. 999916900610271

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,413
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,413 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,809 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS169 K7 HWY SB
CrossesBull Creek
Location4.60 MI N of K-279
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55694, -94.86861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,413 (2023)
Projected traffic8,809 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 K7 HWY SB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek carry?

About 6,413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US169 K7 HWY SB over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.