US Bridges

Belleview RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.5E of Hallowell · Structure no. 000000000110290

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleview RD over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belleview RD over Deer Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelleview RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.0N 0.5E of Hallowell
RouteCounty Highway 1166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23766, -94.98456
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic80 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belleview RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belleview RD over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does Belleview RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Belleview RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Belleview RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.