US Bridges

K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.10 MI N of U-160 · Structure no. 999900700111231

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,668
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,668 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesK-7 HWY
CrossesBrush Creek Drainage
Location0.10 MI N of U-160
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17889, -94.83167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,668 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 HWY over Brush Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.