US Bridges

Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 4.5W 2.3S of White Cloud · Structure no. 000071027003083

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSagebrush Rd.
CrossesRoys Creek
Location4.5W 2.3S of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9397, -95.3962
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sagebrush Rd. over Roys 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sagebrush Rd. over Roys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.