US Bridges

Ave. X over Bull Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.8E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800729305500

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. X over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. X over Bull Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. X
CrossesBull Creek
Location1.5S 1.8E of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18833, -98.17442
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 Ave. X over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. X 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. X over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. X over Bull Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave. X over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.