US Bridges

28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 3.1E 1.5S of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090887905580

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries28-G.9 Minor Col
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location3.1E 1.5S of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 902
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13004, -96.71377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 28-G.9 Minor Col over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.