US Bridges

SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0N of Andover · Structure no. 000000000080060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW Butler Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0N of Andover
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74679, -97.13529
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2021)
Projected traffic1,922 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Butler Rd. over Dry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SW Butler Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.