US Bridges

US59 K31 HWY over Deer Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 5.74 MI W Sjct K31 · Structure no. 999905900020011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 K31 HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US59 K31 HWY over 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 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 K31 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location5.74 MI W Sjct K31
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10833, -95.24278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2023)
Projected traffic1,589 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US59 K31 HWY over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is US59 K31 HWY 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 US59 K31 HWY over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US59 K31 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US59 K31 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.