US Bridges

US-169 Highway NB over Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.60 MI N K-279 Highway · Structure no. 999916900610971

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,413
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway NB over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway NB over Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway NB
CrossesBull Creek
Location4.60 MI N K-279 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55667, -94.86833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,413 (2023)
Projected traffic8,809 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-169 Highway NB over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 Highway NB 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 US-169 Highway NB over Bull Creek carry?

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

How long is US-169 Highway NB 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway NB over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.