US Bridges

NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.3S of De Graff · Structure no. 000000000080901

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Bluestem Road
CrossesW. Br. of Cole Creek
Location4.0E 0.3S of De Graff
RouteCounty Highway 862
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97944, -96.78604
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns NE Bluestem Road over W. Br. of Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.