US Bridges

K16 HWY over Brush Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.69 MI SE K4 · Structure no. 999901600440211

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K16 HWY over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K16 HWY over Brush Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK16 HWY
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.69 MI SE K4
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.345, -95.43139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2023)
Projected traffic828 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K16 HWY over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is K16 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K16 HWY over Brush Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K16 HWY over Brush Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K16 HWY over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.