SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 0.7N of Prospect · Structure no. 000000000081030
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE Bluestem RD over Bird 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 SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SE Bluestem RD over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.