US Bridges

NE Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 6.4N of Rosalia · Structure no. 000000000080960

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNE Flinthills RD
CrossesSatchel Creek
Location6.4N of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 1008
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91076, -96.6204
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic300 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 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 Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Flinthills RD over Satchel 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 Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NE Flinthills RD over Satchel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.