US Bridges

180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.6S of Morland · Structure no. 000330533003986

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries180 Ave (south)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.0E 4.6S of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 3305
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28336, -100.01444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 180 Ave (south) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.