US Bridges

400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.8W of Lone Elm · Structure no. 000021045205640

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries400 RD O.2-4.0
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location0.8W of Lone Elm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08164, -95.25811
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.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 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 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 400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 RD O.2-4.0 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 400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 400 RD O.2-4.0 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.