US Bridges

SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck.

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 4.6N of Latham · Structure no. 000000000080420

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Stony Crk. Rd.
CrossesS. Branch Hickory Ck.
Location4.6N of Latham
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60916, -96.64269
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2045
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 Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck. carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Branch Hickory Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.