US Bridges

US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 9.23 MI NE Ejct US160 · Structure no. 999905400600111

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,418 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek Drainage
Location9.23 MI NE Ejct US160
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37333, -100.19722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2023)
Projected traffic6,418 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Crooked Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.