US Bridges

Sagebrush Rd. over Unnamed Stream

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.2E 1.4N of Everest · Structure no. 000071027003408

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sagebrush Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sagebrush 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.2E 1.4N of Everest
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69967, -95.39632
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sagebrush Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Sagebrush 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sagebrush Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sagebrush Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sagebrush Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.