US Bridges

Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · Aaron DR E of Andover RD · Structure no. 500900080000050

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAaron DR
CrossesTrib to Republican Creek
LocationAaron DR E of Andover RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71999, -97.13326
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2012)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aaron DR over Trib to Republican 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Aaron DR over Trib to Republican Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.