US Bridges

Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.1E of Stull · Structure no. 000000000230170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete slab 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 212
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location2.1E of Stull
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97129, -95.41578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,630 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 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 2024.

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 212 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.