US Bridges

SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0W 5.8N of Latham · Structure no. 000080893006282

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Grant RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2.0W 5.8N of Latham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61751, -96.67919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 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 SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Grant RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Grant RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.