FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NE Satchell Crk Rd

Carrying NE Satchell Crk Rd over TRIB. E. BR. WALNUT RIV.

1.0W 1.0N OF CASSODAY, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NE Satchell Crk Rd

The NE Satchell Crk Rd bridge in Butler, Kansas carries NE Satchell Crk Rd over TRIB. E. BR. WALNUT RIV.. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NE Satchell Crk Rd compares

▼ 19.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
NE Satchell Crk Rd 9.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000080895005680

How to read this record

NE Satchell Crk Rd is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NE Satchell Crk 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 NE Satchell Crk Rd?

NE Satchell Crk Rd in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NE Satchell Crk Rd inspected?

NE Satchell Crk 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 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE Satchell Crk Rd is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NE Satchell Crk Rd?

NE Satchell Crk Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NE Satchell Crk Rd?

NE Satchell Crk Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NE Satchell Crk Rd and does age affect safety?

NE Satchell Crk Rd was built in 1930, making it 96 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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