US Bridges

SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.9W Douglass · Structure no. 000000000081280

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,055
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 2,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 210th
CrossesBr. Polecat Creek
Location4.9W Douglass
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51939, -97.11444
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,055 (2021)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 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 SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 210th over Br. Polecat 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 SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek carry?

About 2,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SW 210th over Br. Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.