US Bridges

Rs 542 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 1.5S of Zeandale · Structure no. 000000000810140

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 542 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 542 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 325 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 542 BB.9-29.5F
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.5S of Zeandale
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13768, -96.42799
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic325 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 542 BB.9-29.5F 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 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 542 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 542 BB.9-29.5F over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.