US Bridges

Rs 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.7S of Stull · Structure no. 000000000230210

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 213
CrossesDry Branch Deer Creek
Location2.7S of Stull
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93156, -95.4561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 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 traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rs 213 over Dry Branch 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 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 213 over Dry Branch Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.