US Bridges

SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 4.5S of Leon · Structure no. 000080879006281

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Teter RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.5W 4.5S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 1939
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62185, -96.80718
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Teter RD over Hickory 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 SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE Teter RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.