US Bridges

W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0W of Andover · Structure no. 000000000081140

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,825
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,647 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Harry St.
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.0S 1.0W of Andover
RouteCounty Highway 1777
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66489, -97.15173
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,825 (2021)
Projected traffic3,647 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 3,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. Harry St. over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.