US Bridges

Riverton RD over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0E of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780741005544

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton RD over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverton RD over Bull Creek in Reno 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverton RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.0E of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15321, -98.06897
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks26%
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 Riverton RD over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverton RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Riverton RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Riverton RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.