US Bridges

SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 4.5E of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080883006004

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Cole Creek RD
CrossesBird Creek
Location4.5E of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81888, -96.77105
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cole Creek RD over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.