US Bridges

SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.1N of Butler Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000080350

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Cole Creek RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.1N of Butler Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50569, -96.77028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic290 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek 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 SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cole Creek RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.