US Bridges

SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.0S of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000080867906460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 230th ST
CrossesChigger Creek
Location1.0W 2.0S of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49042, -96.90039
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 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 SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 230th ST over Chigger 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SW 230th ST over Chigger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.