US Bridges

Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.8S 0.4E of Robinson · Structure no. 000071025503269

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bud Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.8S 0.4E of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79833, -95.40585
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.