NW 60th over Whitewater Creek
GoodPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.7E of Whitewater · Structure no. 000080841705880
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 60th over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 60th over Whitewater Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 60th over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 60th over Whitewater 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 60th over Whitewater Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NW 60th over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NW 60th over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.