US Bridges

K55 HWY over Antelope Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 9.20 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999905500961181

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K55 HWY over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K55 HWY over Antelope Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK55 HWY
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location9.20 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 55
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39083, -97.16611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2023)
Projected traffic853 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K55 HWY over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is K55 HWY over Antelope 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does K55 HWY over Antelope Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K55 HWY over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K55 HWY over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.