US Bridges

US54 HWY over Homer Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.17 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999905400370081

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Homer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US54 HWY over Homer Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,497 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesHomer Creek
Location4.17 MI E Ejct K99
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83889, -96.10167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2023)
Projected traffic1,497 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Homer Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over Homer 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 Homer Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Homer Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Homer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.