US Bridges

W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek

Poor

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.5W of Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000740603003322

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 300 Rd. (110)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.5W of Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76583, -99.38444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns W. 300 Rd. (110) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.