US Bridges

M Road (west) over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.7E of Penokee · Structure no. 000330537703960

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road (west) over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying M Road (west) over Brush Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road (west)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.0S 0.7E of Penokee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30578, -99.965
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 M Road (west) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is M Road (west) over Brush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M Road (west) over Brush Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is M Road (west) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns M Road (west) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.