US Bridges

K7 HWY over Deer Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 4.40 MI N US-73 · Structure no. 999900700030561

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K7 HWY over Deer Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,795 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK7 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.40 MI N US-73
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60333, -95.13389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2023)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K7 HWY over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K7 HWY over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.