US Bridges

Centennial RD over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.6W 1.0N of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780737005527

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial RD over Bull Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centennial RD over Bull Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentennial RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.6W 1.0N of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16376, -98.10606
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 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 Centennial RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial RD 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 Centennial RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centennial RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.