US Bridges

Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.8N of Carlyle · Structure no. 000000000010160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 4 2200 ST
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.0E 0.8N of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00492, -95.33558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 4 2200 ST over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.