US Bridges

Mission Road over Brush Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · Mission Rd. 300 S. Tom · Structure no. 423350463051006

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,305
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Road over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mission Road over Brush Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 11,305 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMission Road
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationMission Rd. 300 S. Tom
RouteCity Street 3051
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0025, -94.62946
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,305 (2008)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mission Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mission Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mission Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 11,305 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mission Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.