US Bridges

SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.9S of Douglass · Structure no. 000080851006449

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW Tawakoni RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.0W 1.9S of Douglass
RouteCounty Highway 807
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49082, -97.06235
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 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 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 Tawakoni RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW Tawakoni RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.