US Bridges

SE Summit RD over Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.0S of Beaumont · Structure no. 000080903006264

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

About this bridge

SE Summit RD over Hickory Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SE Summit RD over Hickory 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Summit RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.5W 2.0S of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63186, -96.56206
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Summit RD over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is SE Summit 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 Summit RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Summit RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SE Summit RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.