US Bridges

SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 0.8E of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000000000080780

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSW 210th ST
CrossesChigger Creek
Location0.8E of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51979, -96.86596
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic107 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 SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 210th ST over Chigger 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 210th ST over Chigger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.