US Bridges

SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 6.1E of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000000000080790

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 210th ST
CrossesN. Branch Rock Creek
Location6.1E of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51923, -96.76908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic107 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE 210th ST over N. Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.