SW River Valley R over Spring Branch
GoodButler County, Kansas · 1.0N of Towanda · Structure no. 000000000080230
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW River Valley R over Spring Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW River Valley R over Spring Branch in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Valley R over Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW River Valley R over Spring Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SW River Valley R over Spring Branch carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW River Valley R over Spring Branch?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SW River Valley R over Spring Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.