US Bridges

Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · Btn. Haverhill & Fred. DR · Structure no. 407800080904020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTowanda Avenue
CrossesConstant Creek
LocationBtn. Haverhill & Fred. DR
RouteCity Street 904
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81008, -96.87386
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towanda Avenue over Constant 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Towanda Avenue over Constant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.