US Bridges

Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.2E of Carlyle · Structure no. 000000000010640

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1858
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location2.0N 2.2E of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 1858
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02372, -95.34897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1858 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.