US Bridges

NE 10th over Branch of Shady Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 5.4W 1.5N of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080887705980

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10th over Branch of Shady Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 10th over Branch of Shady Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 10th
CrossesBranch of Shady Creek
Location5.4W 1.5N of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 598
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83948, -96.71833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 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 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 10th over Branch of Shady Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 10th over Branch of Shady 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 10th over Branch of Shady Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 10th over Branch of Shady Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns NE 10th over Branch of Shady Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.