US Bridges

Rs 1154 over Branch of Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 2.9N 0.5W JCT US54&169 · Structure no. 000000000010510

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1154 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1154 over Branch of Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1154
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location2.9N 0.5W JCT US54&169
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96402, -95.41829
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 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 1154 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Rs 1154 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1154 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.