US Bridges

SE Grant over Satchel Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 6.2N of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080893005883

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Grant over Satchel Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SE Grant over Satchel Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Grant
CrossesSatchel Creek
Location3.0W 6.2N of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9083, -96.67552
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Grant over Satchel Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Grant over Satchel 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 SE Grant over Satchel Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Grant over Satchel Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE Grant over Satchel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.