US Bridges

Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.6E of Carlyle · Structure no. 000000000010630

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1858
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location2.0N 0.6E of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 1858
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02404, -95.37944
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2006)
Projected traffic167 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1858 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 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.