US Bridges

E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.3N of Kirwin · Structure no. 000000000740030

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE 1100 RD (rs 529)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.3N of Kirwin
RouteCounty Highway 529
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67858, -99.12147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 1100 RD (rs 529) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.