US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng

Good

Meade County, Kansas · .47 MI E K-23 HWY · Structure no. 999905400600371

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,921
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng 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 7,921 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,256 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesCrooked Creek Drng
Location.47 MI E K-23 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28528, -100.33111
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,921 (2023)
Projected traffic10,256 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
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 US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng built?

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

What condition is US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng 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 Drng carry?

About 7,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Crooked Creek Drng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.