US Bridges

500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.7W of Lone Elm · Structure no. 000021043305620

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying 500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries500 RD N.3-5.0
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location1.0N 1.7W of Lone Elm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09625, -95.2755
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 RD N.3-5.0 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 500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 500 RD N.3-5.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.