US Bridges

SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr.

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.3E 2.0S of Andover · Structure no. 000080845306220

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 110th
CrossesBranch of Four Mile Cr.
Location1.3E 2.0S of Andover
RouteCounty Highway 814
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66487, -97.11099
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr. 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 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SW 110th over Branch of Four Mile Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.