US Bridges

Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.6S of Lone Elm · Structure no. 000000000020001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNebraska P.0-3.3
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location0.6S of Lone Elm
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07141, -95.24306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2014)
Projected traffic456 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nebraska P.0-3.3 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.