US Bridges

SW 230th over Maple Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.1E 5.0S of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080843106460

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 230th over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 230th over Maple Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 230th
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.1E 5.0S of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49011, -97.13473
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 230th over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 230th over Maple 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 230th over Maple Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 230th over Maple Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SW 230th over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.