US Bridges

K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain

Fair

Logan County, Kansas · 4.46 MI N Wichita Coln · Structure no. 999902500550151

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesTwin Butte Creek Drain
Location4.46 MI N Wichita Coln
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76556, -101.37194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.