US Bridges

NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.0N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080853005761

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Santa Fe Lake
CrossesHenry Creek
Location1.0W 4.0N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 836
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99827, -97.04236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NW Santa Fe Lake over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.