US Bridges

SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.8W & S End Lake Shawnee · Structure no. 000000000890375

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 45th ST
CrossesButcher Creek
Location1.8W & S End Lake Shawnee
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98616, -95.66695
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 45th ST over Butcher 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SE 45th ST over Butcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.