US Bridges

W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · S.W. Traffic-Way Eldorado · Structure no. 000000000081130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Sunset RD
CrossesConstant Creek
LocationS.W. Traffic-Way Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 902
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80284, -96.86806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sunset RD over Constant 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W. Sunset RD over Constant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.