SW Butler Rd.
Carrying SW Butler Rd. over DRY CREEK
2.0N OF ANDOVER, Butler, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SW Butler Rd.
The SW Butler Rd. bridge in Butler, Kansas carries SW Butler Rd. over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.3 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,305 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SW Butler Rd. compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,305 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000080060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW Butler Rd. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SW Butler Rd. against other structures in Butler and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SW Butler Rd.?
SW Butler Rd. in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SW Butler Rd. inspected?
SW Butler Rd.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,305 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW Butler Rd. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SW Butler Rd.?
SW Butler Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SW Butler Rd.?
SW Butler Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SW Butler Rd. and does age affect safety?
SW Butler Rd. was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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