SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 2.1E 1.0N of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080847106340
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 170th over Eight Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SW 170th over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.