US Bridges

SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5E 2.0N of Benton · Structure no. 000080849006005

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Indianola Rd.
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location1.5E 2.0N of Benton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81707, -97.08082
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SW Indianola Rd. over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.