US Bridges

300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.9E of Colony · Structure no. 000000000020002

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries300 RD J.9-3.3
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location1.9E of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0708, -95.33714
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic480 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of 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 300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 300 RD J.9-3.3 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.