US Bridges

SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.7E of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080847706360

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 180th
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location2.7E of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.563, -97.08527
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek 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 180th over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SW 180th over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.