US Bridges

US69 K96 HWY over Brush Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.44 MI E Wjct US-160 · Structure no. 999906900110081

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 K96 HWY over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US69 K96 HWY over 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 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 3,622 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,082 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 K96 HWY
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.44 MI E Wjct US-160
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17806, -94.82417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,622 (2023)
Projected traffic4,082 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US69 K96 HWY over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is US69 K96 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US69 K96 HWY over Brush Creek carry?

About 3,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US69 K96 HWY over Brush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US69 K96 HWY over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.