US Bridges

Rs 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.3N of Stull · Structure no. 000000000230380

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 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 1373
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location0.3N of Stull
RouteCounty Highway 1373
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97604, -95.46389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic128 (2023)
Projected traffic141 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 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1373 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 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1373 over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.