US Bridges

SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 20 M W of Adams · Structure no. 52795089000N10B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 43rd Terr.
CrossesButcher Cr.
Location20 M W of Adams
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98953, -95.67069
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2019)
Projected traffic466 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 SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr. carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW 43rd Terr. over Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.