SW Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · 0.8E 2.5N of Benton · Structure no. 000080847306000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Parallel St. over Whitewater 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 Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SW Parallel St. over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.