US Bridges

SW 60th over Dry Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.5E 3.5S of Benton · Structure no. 000080847006120

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60th over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 60th over Dry Creek 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 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 60th
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5E 3.5S of Benton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73801, -97.09694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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 60th over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 60th 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 60th over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is SW 60th over Dry Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60th over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.