US Bridges

US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.87 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999907500700471

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,152 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 237 ft wide.

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesBurys Creek Drainage
Location3.87 MI N US56
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83861, -95.68333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width237 ft (72.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,152 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 237 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over Burys Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.