US Bridges

300 RD K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.1S 2.7E of Colony · Structure no. 000000000020003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 RD K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 300 RD K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries300 RD K.8-3.1
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1S 2.7E of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0679, -95.32289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 300 RD K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 RD K.8-3.1 over 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 K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is 300 RD K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 300 RD K.8-3.1 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.