US Bridges

SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.2S of Leon · Structure no. 000000000080381

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 0. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSE Cole Creek RD
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location4.2S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61796, -96.77073
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic475 by 0
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cole Creek RD over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.