US Bridges

Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.8W of Blue Mound · Structure no. 000541067205580

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek in Linn 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 58
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.0N 2.8W of Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12496, -95.05503
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 58 over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 58 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.