Butler County Bridge Report Card
Butler County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Butler County, Kansas
Butler County has 591 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 38 rated poor and 22 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.4% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,642 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Butler County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 591 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 38 in poor condition and 22 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,642 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.4% | 12.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 787,396 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 11,642 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Butler County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW 140th over Small Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1923 |
| SW 180th over Little Walnut River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1914 |
| SW 80th over Walnut River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1930 |
| SW Purity Springs over Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1972 |
| SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1953 |
| SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,830 | 1960 |
| SW Haverhill over Turkey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,815 | 1923 |
| K900 Parks Route over Walnut River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,686 | 1962 |
| NW Butler RD over Prairie Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 935 | 1938 |
| SW Diamond over Branch Of Four Mile Ck. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 780 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.