US Bridges

W. Osage Rd. (84) over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.5E of Stuttgart · Structure no. 000740595503280

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Osage Rd. (84) over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W. Osage Rd. (84) over 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Osage Rd. (84)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.5E of Stuttgart
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79962, -99.44935
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Osage Rd. (84) over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is W. Osage Rd. (84) 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 W. Osage Rd. (84) over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Osage Rd. (84) 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Osage Rd. (84) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.