US Bridges

SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.5N of Baxter Springs · Structure no. 000000000110630

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Rainbow Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.5N of Baxter Springs
RouteCounty Highway 2135
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07348, -94.74082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Rainbow 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 SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE Rainbow Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.