US Bridges

Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.4W of Carlyle · Structure no. 000000000010140

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas RD Rs 4
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location1.4W of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.995, -95.41528
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2006)
Projected traffic206 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Texas RD Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.