US Bridges

Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.7E of Stull · Structure no. 000000000230160

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,495
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek in Douglas 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 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 3,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,845 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 212
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location0.7E of Stull
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97123, -95.44956
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,495 (2023)
Projected traffic3,845 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 2003, making it 22 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 3,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.