SW Butler RD over Whitewater Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 1.5W 1.2N of Benton · Structure no. 000000000080080
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Butler RD over Whitewater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Butler RD over Whitewater Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Butler RD over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Butler RD over Whitewater 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 Whitewater Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SW Butler RD over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SW Butler RD over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.