US Bridges

Quaker RD over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.8S 1.7E of Neutral · Structure no. 000000000110100

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker RD over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quaker RD over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.8S 1.7E of Neutral
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09015, -94.76421
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2007)
Projected traffic652 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Quaker RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Quaker RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quaker RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.