US Bridges

Louisville Road over Brush Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.5W of Louisville · Structure no. 000000000750200

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisville Road over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Louisville Road over Brush Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisville Road
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.0N 1.5W of Louisville
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26783, -96.33407
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2013)
Projected traffic354 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Louisville Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisville 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Louisville Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Louisville Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Louisville Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.