US Bridges

Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · Brushcreekdr Ovr Quailcrk · Structure no. 515350230000012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesBrush Creek Drive
CrossesQuail Creek
LocationBrushcreekdr Ovr Quailcrk
RouteCity Street 695
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9377, -95.28314
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek Drive over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.