US Bridges

Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Kansas · In Andover · Structure no. 000080843006129

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesLocal Rd. (ent)
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationIn Andover
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72375, -97.13493
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2012)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. (ent) over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.