Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 1.4S 1.0W of Quaker · Structure no. 000111099006965
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Union Chappel 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 Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Union Chappel RD over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.