NW 38th over Wildcat Creek
GoodPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 0.5E 6.0S of Whitewater · Structure no. 000080841605940
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 38th over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 38th over Wildcat Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 38th over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is NW 38th over Wildcat 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 NW 38th over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW 38th over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NW 38th over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.