US Bridges

Rs 22 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0E of Shannon · Structure no. 000000000030150

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 22 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 22 over Deer Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 22
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.0N 1.0E of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57951, -95.22732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2007)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 22 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 22 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 22 over Deer Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 22 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 22 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.