US Bridges

Rs 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.9S of Carlyle · Structure no. 000000000010540

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1155 1800 ST
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.0E 0.9S of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 1155
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98182, -95.37205
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2006)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1155 1800 ST 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 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1155 1800 ST over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.