US Bridges

E Bethlehem over Trib. to Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.1E of Columbus · Structure no. 000111095106860

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bethlehem over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Bethlehem over Trib. to Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Bethlehem
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location1.0N 1.1E of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19276, -94.81269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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 (2007)
Projected traffic50 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 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 E Bethlehem over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Bethlehem over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Bethlehem over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E Bethlehem over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.