US Bridges

SW 210th over Pole Cat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3W of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080841706420

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 210th over Pole Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW 210th over Pole Cat Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 210th
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location2.0S 0.3W of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 802
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51931, -97.1406
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 210th over Pole Cat 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 Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 210th over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW 210th over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.