SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.2S of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000080867006463
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.