Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Kansas · 6.6W of Mildred · Structure no. 000000000010170
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 4 over Branch of Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.