US Bridges

W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.0E of Prairie View · Structure no. 000000000740120

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 1100 RD (rs 531)
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location2.5N 2.0E of Prairie View
RouteCounty Highway 531
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86692, -99.53396
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W 1100 RD (rs 531) over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.