US Bridges

W 69th Ave over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.0N Willow Brook · Structure no. 000780745505580

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 69th Ave over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 69th Ave over Bull Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 69th Ave
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.5W 2.0N Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12961, -98.01878
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 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 W 69th Ave over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 69th Ave 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 W 69th Ave over Bull Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 69th Ave over Bull Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 69th Ave over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.