US Bridges

E 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.5S 5.0E Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000000000740390

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE 600 RD (rs 852)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.5S 5.0E Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 852
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72009, -99.21621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 600 RD (rs 852) 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 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 600 RD (rs 852) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.