US Bridges

NE 70th ST over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 6.2E 4.0S of Degraff · Structure no. 000080885205860

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 70th ST over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 70th ST over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 70th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location6.2E 4.0S of Degraff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92638, -96.74654
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 70th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 70th ST over Small Stream 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 70th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 70th ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 70th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.