US Bridges

US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 3.61 Mi. E. US-169 · Structure no. 999905400010091

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,947 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesElm Creek Drainage
Location3.61 Mi. E. US-169
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92194, -95.31472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2023)
Projected traffic2,947 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.