US Bridges

NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.0S of Potwin · Structure no. 000080853005920

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek is a masonry culvert carrying NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Santa Fe Lake
CrossesGillion Creek
Location1.0W 4.0S of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88289, -97.04234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic40 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NW Santa Fe Lake over Gillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.