US Bridges

O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.3W of Hill City · Structure no. 000330549703905

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek in Graham 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesO Terr. (west)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.0S 0.3W of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 3309
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3428, -99.85095
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is O Terr. (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 O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns O Terr. (west) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.