US Bridges

US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage

Good

Meade County, Kansas · 0.47 MI NE K98 HWY · Structure no. 999905400600121

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,037
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 4,037 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,768 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek Drainage
Location0.47 MI NE K98 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37806, -100.18861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,037 (2023)
Projected traffic5,768 by 2044
Trucks46%
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 July 2024.

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

About 4,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.