SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek
PoorButler County, Kansas · 2.0E 6.0S of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080847006469
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns SW Meadowlark Rd. over Pole Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.