US Bridges

SW 80th ST over Small Stream

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.7E 2.0N of Augusta · Structure no. 000080865206160

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 80th ST over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW 80th ST over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 80th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location2.7E 2.0N of Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70841, -96.93139
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (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 80th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 80th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW 80th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 80th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 80th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.