US Bridges

E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · E Central W of Bush Pkwy · Structure no. 500900080000130

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Central Ave
CrossesTrib to Republican Creek
LocationE Central W of Bush Pkwy
RouteCity Street 6404
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69393, -97.12066
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2012)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Central Ave 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 E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E Central Ave over Trib to Republican Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.