US Bridges

US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 4.77 Mi. W.US-59 · Structure no. 999905400010101

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
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 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesElm Creek Drainage
Location4.77 Mi. W.US-59
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92167, -95.25722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,806 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 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US54 HWY over Elm 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 2023.

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

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Elm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.