US Bridges

Access RD over Small Stream

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.8 Mi. East of Benton · Structure no. 000080843306040

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Access RD over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.8 Mi. East of Benton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79616, -97.07462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Access RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Access RD over Small Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Access RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.