US Bridges

SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch Rock Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 7.0W 1.1S of Latham · Structure no. 000000000080360

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Cole Creek RD
CrossesN. Branch Rock Creek
Location7.0W 1.1S of Latham
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5186, -96.77039
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch 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 N. Branch Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cole Creek RD over N. Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.