US Bridges

Ave. W | Rs 1534 over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 1.3W of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000800560

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 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 1950, so it is 75 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 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
Location1.3W of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 1534
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20233, -98.23062
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. W | Rs 1534 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 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.