US Bridges

NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.5N of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080895005960

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 98 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 5 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Satchell Crk RD
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location2.0W 2.5N of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85385, -96.65727
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison 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 NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NE Satchell Crk RD over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.