US Bridges

SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.4S of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000080875006463

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow is a masonry culvert carrying SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Pickerel RD
CrossesRock Creek Overflow
Location2.0E 2.4S of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48531, -96.84393
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SW Pickerel RD over Rock Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.