US Bridges

Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.5E of Flush · Structure no. 000750921603940

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrush Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location1.5N 3.5E of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 7504
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31899, -96.37735
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic96 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 Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Creek Road over Trib. to 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 Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek Road over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.