US Bridges

SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · South of Lake Shawnee · Structure no. 000000000890379

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 45th St.
CrossesWest Branch Deer Creek
LocationSouth of Lake Shawnee
RouteCounty Highway 5550
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98617, -95.63413
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,280 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek carry?

About 7,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SE 45th St. over West Branch Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.