US Bridges

Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 3.53 MI N Njct US54 · Structure no. 000000000010730

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,890
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old US169 K57 HWY over 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 5 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 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,734 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 32 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
Location3.53 MI N Njct US54
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97344, -95.40899
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,890 (2006)
Projected traffic5,734 by 2044
Trucks17%
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek built?

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

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

About 4,890 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old US169 K57 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.