US Bridges

US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.31 MI N K20 · Structure no. 999907500070171

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,602 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesCraig Creek Drainage
Location1.31 MI N K20
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68639, -95.73028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,099 (2023)
Projected traffic6,602 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage 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 US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.