US Bridges

D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 0.2S 0.7W of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090881005547

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesD-26.7 Local Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.2S 0.7W of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14827, -96.78621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns D-26.7 Local Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.