US Bridges

SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.8S of Rosalia · Structure no. 000000000080481

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib. 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Flinthills RD
CrossesNicholas Creek Trib.
Location4.8S of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73886, -96.62467
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2021)
Projected traffic545 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib. carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SE Flinthills RD over Nicholas Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.