US Bridges

I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · K-254 JCT · Structure no. 999903500081573

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,449
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 years old, older 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 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,995 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 358 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY (kta)el-Wl
CrossesConstatnt Creek Drainage
LocationK-254 JCT
RouteInterstate 35
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81694, -96.90528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width358 ft (109 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,449 (2023)
Projected traffic11,995 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage carry?

About 9,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 358 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY (kta)el-Wl over Constatnt Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.