US Bridges

Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 208 10.2N 9.0W US54&75JCT · Structure no. 001040975005709

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek in Woodson 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeer Rd.
CrossesBranch South Big Creek
Location208 10.2N 9.0W US54&75JCT
RouteCounty Highway 394
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02624, -95.90413
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Deer Rd. over Branch South Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Rd. over Branch South Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.