US Bridges

K-103 HWY over Brush Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.48 MI W of US-69 · Structure no. 999910300110811

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-103 HWY over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-103 HWY over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK-103 HWY
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.48 MI W of US-69
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30972, -94.71361
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2023)
Projected traffic774 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-103 HWY over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-103 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 K-103 HWY over Brush Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-103 HWY over Brush Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-103 HWY over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.