US Bridges

Rs 1154 over Deer Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 2.7N 0.5W JCT.US54&169 · Structure no. 000000000010500

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1154 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1154 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 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1154
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.7N 0.5W JCT.US54&169
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96102, -95.41826
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2006)
Projected traffic159 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$770,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1154 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1154 over 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 1154 over Deer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1154 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1154 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.