US Bridges

SW 40th over Sutton Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.6W 3.5S of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080869406080

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 40th over Sutton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 40th over Sutton Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 40th
CrossesSutton Creek
Location2.6W 3.5S of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 826
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76636, -96.89201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (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 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 40th over Sutton Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 40th over Sutton 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 SW 40th over Sutton Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 40th over Sutton Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SW 40th over Sutton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.