US54 HWY over Bird Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 0.42 MI E K177 JCT · Structure no. 999905400081471
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,878
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US54 HWY over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54 HWY over Bird Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,878 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US54 HWY over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US54 HWY over Bird 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US54 HWY over Bird Creek carry?
About 3,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US54 HWY over Bird Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US54 HWY over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.