US Bridges

13th Street over Burroughs Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 13th ST Ovr Burroughs Crk · Structure no. 515350230000020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Burroughs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Street over Burroughs Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries13th Street
CrossesBurroughs Creek
Location13th ST Ovr Burroughs Crk
RouteCity Street 3220
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95998, -95.22533
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2013)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 13th Street over Burroughs Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street over Burroughs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 13th Street over Burroughs Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Burroughs Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over Burroughs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.