US Bridges

NW 60th over Gillion Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.8E 2.0S of Potwin · Structure no. 000080857805880

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 60th over Gillion Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NW 60th over Gillion Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 60th
CrossesGillion Creek
Location1.8E 2.0S of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.912, -96.99034
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 60th over Gillion Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 60th over Gillion 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 60th over Gillion Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 60th over Gillion Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NW 60th over Gillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.