US Bridges

NW Indianola RD over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.6S of Potwin · Structure no. 000080849005866

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Indianola RD over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NW Indianola RD over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Indianola RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.0W 1.6S of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91861, -97.07892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Indianola RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Indianola RD over Small Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NW Indianola RD over Small Stream carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Indianola RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW Indianola RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.