US Bridges

NW Shumway RD over Diamond Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.7N 4.0E of Potwin · Structure no. 000080863005763

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Shumway RD over Diamond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Shumway RD over Diamond Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Shumway RD
CrossesDiamond Creek
Location3.7N 4.0E of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99396, -96.95075
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Shumway RD over Diamond Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Shumway RD over Diamond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Shumway RD over Diamond Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW Shumway RD over Diamond Creek?

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

Who owns NW Shumway RD over Diamond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.