US Bridges

Rs 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 0.7E 5.4N of LA Harpe · Structure no. 000000000010220

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 5 2800 ST
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.7E 5.4N of LA Harpe
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00058, -95.28069
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2006)
Projected traffic243 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5 2800 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 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5 2800 ST over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.