US Bridges

SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 7.0E 1.1N of Kechi · Structure no. 000870841006009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW County Line Rd.
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location7.0E 1.1N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81217, -97.15327
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW County Line Rd. over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.