US Bridges

SW Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.1N of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080845006329

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW Prairie Crk Rd.
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.0E 1.1N of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57812, -97.11691
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Prairie Crk Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SW Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SW Prairie Crk Rd. over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.