US Bridges

E Coal Valley over Brush Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.9E of Weir · Structure no. 000111101806680

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Coal Valley over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Coal Valley over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Coal Valley
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.0N 1.9E of Weir
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32427, -94.74422
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Coal Valley over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Coal Valley 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 E Coal Valley over Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is E Coal Valley over Brush Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Coal Valley over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.