US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Rock Creek Overflow

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.09 MI E U169/U54 JCT · Structure no. 999905400010631

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Rock Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over Rock Creek Overflow in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,854 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,133 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 141 ft wide.

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesRock Creek Overflow
Location0.09 MI E U169/U54 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92194, -95.37778
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,854 (2023)
Projected traffic7,133 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rock Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Rock Creek Overflow 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 Rock Creek Overflow carry?

About 6,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Rock Creek Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Rock Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.