US Bridges

SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0S of Towanda · Structure no. 000080857506049

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Fulton Rd.
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.0S of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7825, -96.9982
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream 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 Fulton Rd. over Small Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW Fulton Rd. over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.