US Bridges

54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.31 MI E Sedgwick Coln · Structure no. 999905400080011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,805 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries54/400 HWY Eb/Wb
CrossesRepublican Creek
Location2.31 MI E Sedgwick Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67944, -97.11083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2023)
Projected traffic13,805 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Republican Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.