US Bridges

Rs 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 0.7E 6.7N of LA Harpe · Structure no. 000000000010230

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5 2800 St.
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location0.7E 6.7N of LA Harpe
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01884, -95.2809
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5 2800 St. 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 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5 2800 St. over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.