US Bridges

Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.0N of Flush · Structure no. 000000000750170

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 995 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,194 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlush Road
CrossesWilson Branch Creek
Location3.0N of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34116, -96.43606
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2013)
Projected traffic1,194 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flush Road over Wilson Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Flush Road over Wilson Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.