US Bridges

Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1/8 Mile W. of Metcalf RD · Structure no. 407800080912010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth Avenue
CrossesConstant Creek
Location1/8 Mile W. of Metcalf RD
RouteCity Street 912
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82472, -96.88583
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth Avenue 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 Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Avenue over Constant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.