US Bridges

SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 0.7E 2.0S of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080843706400

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 200th
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location0.7E 2.0S of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53398, -97.12259
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW 200th over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.