US Bridges

NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0S of Whitewater · Structure no. 000080841005824

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW County Line RD
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location1.0S of Whitewater
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95035, -97.1524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NW County Line RD over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.