US Bridges

SW Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 0.9S of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000000000080840

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SW Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Haverhill RD
CrossesChigger Creek
Location0.9S of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50731, -96.88076
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic307 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Haverhill RD over Chigger 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 SW Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW Haverhill RD over Chigger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.