US Bridges

US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 12.28 MI E K-64 · Structure no. 999905400760411

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 222 ft wide.

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesS Fk Ninnescah River DR
Location12.28 MI E K-64
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64556, -98.47194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width222 ft (67.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2023)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 222 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over S Fk Ninnescah River DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.