US Bridges

SE 38th St. over Butcher Cr.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 33.53M E. of SE38th & Eva · Structure no. 52795089000M10D

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 38th St. over Butcher Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SE 38th St. over Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 38th St.
CrossesButcher Cr.
Location33.53M E. of SE38th & Eva
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99786, -95.67405
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 38th St. over Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 38th St. over 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 38th St. over Butcher Cr. carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 38th St. over Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SE 38th St. over Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.