US Bridges

Kiowa RD over Brush Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.7N 3.5E of Valley Fall · Structure no. 000441027503883

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa RD over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kiowa RD over Brush Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKiowa RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.7N 3.5E of Valley Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35672, -95.3948
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
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 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 Kiowa RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa RD over Brush 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 Kiowa RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kiowa RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kiowa RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.