US Bridges

N Susank RD over Deception Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 2.5S of Susank · Structure no. 000000000050430

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Susank RD over Deception Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Susank RD over Deception Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Susank RD
CrossesDeception Creek
Location2.5S of Susank
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60053, -98.77558
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Susank RD over Deception Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Susank RD over Deception 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Susank RD over Deception Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Susank RD over Deception Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Susank RD over Deception Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.