US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek

Good

Meade County, Kansas · .87 MI E K-23 · Structure no. 999905400600361

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,945
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 2006, so it is 19 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 2,945 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,813 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.87 MI E K-23
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28528, -100.32389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,945 (2023)
Projected traffic3,813 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.