NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 1.5E 3.0N of Whitewater · Structure no. 000080845005746
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW Prairie Creek over Dry 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NW Prairie Creek over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.