US Bridges

Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1620 2100 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 197 P17-E2
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1620 2100 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 197
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90035, -97.08944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2011)
Projected traffic594 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 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 Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 197 P17-E2 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.