US Bridges

Topeka ST over Small Stream

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · W. Edge of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080873005986

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Topeka ST over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying Topeka ST over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTopeka ST
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationW. Edge of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83064, -96.85894
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Topeka ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Topeka ST over Small Stream 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 Topeka ST over Small Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Topeka ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Topeka ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.