US Bridges

SE Stony Crk Rd. over Stony Branch

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.6S of Keighley · Structure no. 000000000080440

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Stony Crk Rd. over Stony Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SE Stony Crk Rd. over Stony Branch in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Stony Crk Rd.
CrossesStony Branch
Location1.6S of Keighley
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64186, -96.64268
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stony Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Stony Crk Rd. over Stony Branch 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 Stony Branch carry?

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

How long is SE Stony Crk Rd. over Stony Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE Stony Crk Rd. over Stony Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.