US Bridges

SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 4.5N of Beaumont · Structure no. 000080901506125

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Wright RD
CrossesBr. Nicholas Creek
Location3.0W 4.5N of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72973, -96.58504
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas 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 Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE Wright RD over Br. Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.