US Bridges

NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 0.5E 2.4N of Towanda · Structure no. 000080859005986

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Hunter RD
CrossesBranch of Stearns Creek
Location0.5E 2.4N of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83033, -96.98725
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns 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 NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW Hunter RD over Branch of Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.