SW Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek
FairButler County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.3S of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000080849006363
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SW Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SW Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Indianola Rd. 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 Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SW Indianola Rd. over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.