US Bridges

US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 3.66 Mi. N U-400 E JCT · Structure no. 999905400080141

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek in Butler 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.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-54 HWY SB
CrossesCave Springs Creek
Location3.66 Mi. N U-400 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73194, -96.84444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2023)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY SB over Cave Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.