US Bridges

US169 over Deer Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 9.56 MI N Allen CO LN · Structure no. 999916900020101

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US169 over Deer Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,712 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS169
CrossesDeer Creek
Location9.56 MI N Allen CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16083, -95.30833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,811 (2023)
Projected traffic3,712 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US169 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US169 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US169 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.