US Bridges

US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.10 MI W of US-73 · Structure no. 999905900030111

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,732 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 Hwy-Utah Bv
CrossesBrewery Creek
Location0.10 MI W of US-73
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55806, -95.12917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,351 (2023)
Projected traffic9,732 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek carry?

About 9,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns US59 Hwy-Utah Bv over Brewery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.