US Bridges

E. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.5N 3.0E of Glade · Structure no. 000740617003385

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 400 Rd. (149)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.5N 3.0E of Glade
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71916, -99.25318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 400 Rd. (149) 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. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E. 400 Rd. (149) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.