Rs 28 over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadAtchison County, Kansas · 3.5N of Atchison · Structure no. 000000000030290
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 28 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 28 over Deer Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 28 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 28 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 28 over Deer Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Rs 28 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 28 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.