US Bridges

Metcalf Road over Constant Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 0.25 Miles S. of 6th Ave · Structure no. 407800080921020

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf Road over Constant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Metcalf Road 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMetcalf Road
CrossesConstant Creek
Location0.25 Miles S. of 6th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82292, -96.88389
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metcalf Road over Constant Creek built?

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

What condition is Metcalf Road 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 Metcalf Road over Constant Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf Road over Constant Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Metcalf Road over Constant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.