US Bridges

NW Ohio ST over Gillion Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.3N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080861005827

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Ohio ST over Gillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Ohio ST over Gillion Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Ohio ST
CrossesGillion Creek
Location3.0E 0.3N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94672, -96.96925
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 Ohio ST over Gillion Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Ohio ST over Gillion 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 Ohio ST over Gillion Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Ohio ST over Gillion Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW Ohio ST over Gillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.