US Bridges

Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.8N of Valeda · Structure no. 000501023007022

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 182
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.0W 1.8N of Valeda
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07319, -95.46757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 182 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 182 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.