US Bridges

Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 2.37 MI N Njct US54 · Structure no. 000000000010720

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,235
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,139 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US169 K57 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek Drainage
Location2.37 MI N Njct US54
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95661, -95.40906
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,235 (2006)
Projected traffic6,139 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage 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 Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,235 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.