US Bridges

SE 40th over Brush Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.7N of Riverton · Structure no. 000111101007003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 40th over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 40th over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 40th
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.0W 0.7N of Riverton
RouteCounty Highway 1109
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08411, -94.75896
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic30 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 SE 40th over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 40th over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SE 40th over Brush Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 40th over Brush Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 40th over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.