US Bridges

NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5 N of Towanda · Structure no. 000080857706000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Parallel ST
CrossesBranch of Stearns Creek
Location1.5 N of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 2642
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82496, -96.99382
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 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 NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NW Parallel ST over Branch of Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.