US Bridges

K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kansas · 6.46 MI N Wichita Coln · Structure no. 999902500550161

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek 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 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesTwin Butte Creek
Location6.46 MI N Wichita Coln
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79472, -101.37167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 built?

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

What condition is K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Twin Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.