US Bridges

54th over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.8E of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000000000440029

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

54th over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 54th over Buck Creek in Jefferson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries54th
CrossesBuck Creek
Location5.0S 0.8E of Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 1324
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14293, -95.29444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 54th over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is 54th over Buck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 54th over Buck Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 54th over Buck Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 54th over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.