US Bridges

US54 HWY over Elm Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 3.06 Mi. W. US-59 · Structure no. 999905400010111

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Elm Creek 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 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.06 Mi. W. US-59
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92139, -95.22583
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,806 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 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 carry?

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

How long is US54 HWY over Elm Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.