US Bridges

NE 150th over Cole Crk.

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 7.5W of Cassoday · Structure no. 000000000080670

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 150th over Cole Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying NE 150th over Cole Crk. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 150th
CrossesCole Crk.
Location7.5W of Cassoday
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04249, -96.77567
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 150th over Cole Crk. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 150th over Cole Crk. 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 NE 150th over Cole Crk. carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 150th over Cole Crk.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 150th over Cole Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.