US Bridges

SW 157th over Small Stream

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 3.2E 0.4N of Gordon · Structure no. 000080863706308

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 157th over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW 157th over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 157th
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.2E 0.4N of Gordon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59579, -96.94082
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 157th over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 157th over Small Stream 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 SW 157th over Small Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 157th over Small Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 157th over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.