US Bridges

US54 HWY over Burnt Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.52 MI E Butler Coln · Structure no. 999905400370021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Burnt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54 HWY over Burnt Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 2,462 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location3.52 MI E Butler Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8125, -96.46222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,462 (2023)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 HWY over Burnt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over Burnt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Burnt Creek carry?

About 2,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Burnt Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.