US Bridges

US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 1.24 MI NE US283 · Structure no. 999905400130011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,234 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesBluff Creek Drainage
Location1.24 MI NE US283
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45139, -99.99611
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2023)
Projected traffic5,234 by 2044
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bluff Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.