US Bridges

US54 HWY over Burnt Creek Drainage

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.34 MI E Butler Coln · Structure no. 999905400370031

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Burnt Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54 HWY over Burnt Creek Drainage 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesBurnt Creek Drainage
Location4.34 MI E Butler Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81, -96.44778
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2023)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is US54 HWY over Burnt Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Burnt Creek Drainage?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Burnt Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.