US Bridges

500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.8W of Lone Elm · Structure no. 000021045205620

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries500 RD O.2-5.0
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.0N 0.8W of Lone Elm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09605, -95.2597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 RD O.2-5.0 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 500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 500 RD O.2-5.0 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.