US Bridges

NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.0E 2.5S of Degraff · Structure no. 000080879905825

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 85th Street
CrossesBranch of Cole Creek
Location4.0E 2.5S of Degraff
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94801, -96.78866
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NE 85th Street over Branch of Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.