US Bridges

K-254 HWY over Constant Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.41 Mi. E of I-35 (kta) · Structure no. 999925400080651

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-254 HWY over Constant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-254 HWY over Constant Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 72 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 9,091 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,275 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK-254 HWY
CrossesConstant Creek
Location1.41 Mi. E of I-35 (kta)
RouteState Highway 254
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81722, -96.87917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,091 (2023)
Projected traffic9,275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K-254 HWY over Constant Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is K-254 HWY over Constant 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 K-254 HWY over Constant Creek carry?

About 9,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-254 HWY over Constant Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns K-254 HWY over Constant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.