US Bridges

Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.8S of Robinson · Structure no. 000000000070010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRs 60 Raccoon Rd.
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.8S of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79736, -95.41515
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 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 traffic273 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 60 Raccoon Rd. over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.