US Bridges

FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch

Good

Riley County, Kansas · Casement RD at Brookfield · Structure no. 417750813833007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 3833
CrossesBrookfield Ditch
LocationCasement RD at Brookfield
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21202, -96.55754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3833 over Brookfield Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.