US Bridges

NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.5E 5.0N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080861505729

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 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 Cherokee RD
CrossesE. Br. Whitewater River
Location3.5E 5.0N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01445, -96.95944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW Cherokee RD over E. Br. Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.