Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek
GoodBrown County, Kansas · 2.3S 1.0W of Robinson · Structure no. 000071023003285
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek in Brown 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie 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 Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Rd. over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.