NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.5N of Benton · Structure no. 000000000080090
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 935
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 935 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,223 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek carry?
About 935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.