US Bridges

Rs 4 Texas RD over Branch of Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 0.2E of Carlyle · Structure no. 000000000010150

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 4 Texas RD over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 4 Texas RD over Branch of Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 180 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 4 Texas RD
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location0.2E of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99494, -95.38632
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2006)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 4 Texas RD 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 Rs 4 Texas RD over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.