US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Coon Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 2.2 MI W US-169 · Structure no. 999905400010541

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over Coon Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,858 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.2 MI W US-169
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92167, -95.41306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2023)
Projected traffic2,858 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-54 HWY over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Coon 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 US-54 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.