US Bridges

NE 130th over Cole Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 4.8E 2.0N of Degraff · Structure no. 000080881805740

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 130th over Cole Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 130th over Cole Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 130th
CrossesCole Creek
Location4.8E 2.0N of Degraff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01341, -96.77147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 130th over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 130th over Cole Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE 130th over Cole Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 130th over Cole Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns NE 130th over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.