US Bridges

Haverhill Road over Constant Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · N. of K-54/CENTRAL Ave · Structure no. 407800080901010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haverhill Road over Constant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Haverhill Road over Constant Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHaverhill Road
CrossesConstant Creek
LocationN. of K-54/CENTRAL Ave
RouteCity Street 901
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81929, -96.88109
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haverhill Road over Constant Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haverhill Road over Constant 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 2023.

How much traffic does Haverhill Road over Constant Creek carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haverhill Road over Constant Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Haverhill Road over Constant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.