US Bridges

Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 2.9S 1.5W of Zeandale · Structure no. 000000000810120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 542 AA.3-30.9F
CrossesDeep Creek
Location2.9S 1.5W of Zeandale
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11932, -96.46051
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2004)
Projected traffic317 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 542 AA.3-30.9F over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.