US Bridges

Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 2.3W of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000800540

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. W | Rs 1534
CrossesBull Creek
Location2.3W of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 1534
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20253, -98.24898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
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 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 Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. W | Rs 1534 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.