US Bridges

SE Ellis over Hickory Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.5E 4.5S of Leon · Structure no. 000080887006280

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Ellis over Hickory Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SE Ellis over Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Ellis
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2.5E 4.5S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62199, -96.73401
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$42,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Ellis over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Ellis over Hickory 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Ellis over Hickory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Ellis over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SE Ellis over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.