US Bridges

SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 315M S. of 29th & Adams. · Structure no. 42795089550K10B

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,130
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,891 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Adams
CrossesTrib. Butcher Cr.
Location315M S. of 29th & Adams.
RouteCity Street 5501
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01266, -95.67025
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,130 (2017)
Projected traffic12,891 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr. carry?

About 8,130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns SE Adams over Trib. Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.