US Bridges

Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7E of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780890

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 673 5562348
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.7E of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14469, -98.06047
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 673 5562348 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 673 5562348 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.