US Bridges

SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.8S of Benton · Structure no. 000000000080070

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

About this bridge

SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Butler Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Watercourse
Location1.5W 2.8S of Benton
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75725, -97.13532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Unnamed Watercourse built?

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

What condition is SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse carry?

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

How long is SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SW Butler Rd. over Unnamed Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.