US Bridges

Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.5S Big Springs · Structure no. 000231019004425

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 15.45N-1.0E
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.5S Big Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96321, -95.48229
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 15.45N-1.0E over 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 Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 15.45N-1.0E over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.