US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek
FairMeade County, Kansas · 7.68 MI NE Ejct US160 · Structure no. 999905400600321
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,319
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,418 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-54 HWY over Crooked 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek carry?
About 4,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.