US Bridges

Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.1S of Stull · Structure no. 000231025504421

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 15.89N-4.5E
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location2.0E 0.1S of Stull
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9698, -95.41887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to 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 Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 15.89N-4.5E over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.