US Bridges

Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · East Side of Mission Road · Structure no. 51905046X.118.3

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,759
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTomahawk Road
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationEast Side of Mission Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00457, -94.62975
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,759 (2008)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomahawk Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 5,759 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Tomahawk Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.