US Bridges

Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · W. of Stull · Structure no. 000000000230150

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,935
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 212
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
LocationW. of Stull
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97119, -95.46157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,935 (2023)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 212 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 212 over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 2,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.