US Bridges

US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.75 M E Sjct U54/U69 · Structure no. 999905400060751

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 3,683 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,069 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesLath Branch Creek
Location2.75 M E Sjct U54/U69
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84417, -94.65194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,683 (2023)
Projected traffic4,069 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over Lath Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek carry?

About 3,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Lath Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.