US Bridges

NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.7N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080851005822

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW Tawakoni RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0W 0.7N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 2548
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95228, -97.06059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Tawakoni RD over Dry 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 NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns NW Tawakoni RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.