US Bridges

US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.05 MI N K-20 · Structure no. 999907500070541

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,602 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesCraig Creek Drainage
Location1.05 MI N K-20
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6825, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 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 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 US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 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 US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over Craig Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.