E Bethlehem over Brush Creek
FairCherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N of Columbus · Structure no. 000111093106860
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Bethlehem over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Bethlehem over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Bethlehem over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Bethlehem 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 E Bethlehem over Brush Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Bethlehem over Brush Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E Bethlehem over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.