US Bridges

SE 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.0S of Beaumont · Structure no. 000080903706265

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, 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 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 135th
CrossesBranch of Hickory Creek
Location1.0W 2.0S of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62888, -96.54921
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is SE 135th over Branch of 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 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE 135th over Branch of Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.