SW 170th 634-11
Carrying SW 170th 634-11 over LITTLE WALNUT RIVER
1.0S 1.5E OF GORDON, Butler, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SW 170th 634-11
The SW 170th 634-11 bridge in Butler, Kansas carries SW 170th 634-11 over LITTLE WALNUT RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 104.9 meters (344 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SW 170th 634-11 compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 104.9 m (344 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000081050
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 170th 634-11 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 170th 634-11 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SW 170th 634-11?
SW 170th 634-11 in Butler, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SW 170th 634-11 inspected?
SW 170th 634-11'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 170th 634-11 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SW 170th 634-11?
SW 170th 634-11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SW 170th 634-11?
SW 170th 634-11 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SW 170th 634-11 and does age affect safety?
SW 170th 634-11 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
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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