US Bridges

SW 90th over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.2W 1.0N of Augusta · Structure no. 000080855306180

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 90th over Dry Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SW 90th over Dry 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 90th
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.2W 1.0N of Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69405, -97.0206
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 90th over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 90th over Dry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 90th over Dry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 90th over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SW 90th over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.