This is a list of the stone arch bridges of Butler County, Kansas. While these bridges, for the most part, tend to be smaller than the famous Cowley County stone arch bridges, they still are worth viewing. One interesting observation is that there is an incredible number of stone arch bridges in Butler County. And, as it happens, it is quite possible there are still stone arch culverts in Butler waiting to be discovered.
The Walz Ford Bridge, for example, is not a very well-known structure that still carries the road, though it is high and dry. Another not very well-known stone arch bridge in Butler is the NW 115th Street Whitewater River Bridge north of Potwin.
We will add to this list as we find more bridges and learn more about them.
And now for a hint to those wanting to discover stone arch culverts: Fairview and Plum Grove townships in Butler County appear to have great potential for new discoveries. Be aware, however, that some of the stone arch culverts built in this area were a mere 3 feet in span! We will be happy to hear about any new discoveries!
Note to photographers: No trespassing. A “selfie stick” can make difficult bridge pictures possible.
Walnut River Bridge on NE 110th Street near Cassoday
- Where: On NE 110th Street where the road crosses the Walnut River, south and west of Cassoday.
- When: Original portion built in 1901; bridge received its second full-sized arch in 1906, thereby achieving its final form (minus the cantilevered slab top).
- Built By: Walter Sharp built original section of the bridge. Abe Metheney put the bridge into its final form (minus the cantilevered slab top).
SW 60th Street Turkey Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Turkey Creek on SW 60th Street, south of El Dorado.
- When: 1913.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Hickory Creek Bridge
- Where: Spanning Hickory Creek on SE Ellis Road, south of Leon.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
- When: 1906.
Rock Creek Overflow Bridge
- Where: On SE Pickrell Road a few feet north of where it crosses Rock Creek; the road crosses the stone bridge right before it crosses the creek’s main channel on a concrete bridge, in Rock Creek Township.
- When: 1908.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Cassoday Walnut River Bridge on Price Road
- Where: On NE Price Road where it crosses the Walnut River, south and west of Cassoday.
- When: 1908.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Henry Creek Bridge
- Where: On NW 110 Street, where the road crosses Henry Creek, north of Potwin.
- When: 1910.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Cassoday Walnut River Bridge on NE 140th Street
- Where: On NE 140th Street where the road crosses the Walnut River, west of Cassoday.
- When: 1899.
- Built By: Abe Metheney.
Fourmile Creek Bridge
- Where: On SW Tawakoni Road where it crosses Fourmile Creek, near Andover.
- When: 1899.
- Built By: Abe Metheney.
Satchel Creek Bridge
- Where: Spanning Satchel Creek on NE Grant Road, east of El Dorado Lake.
- When: 1913.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Harrison Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Harrison Creek on SE Price Road, west of El Dorado Lake.
- When: 1903.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Rock Creek Bridge
- Where: Spanning Rock Creek on Satchell Creek Road, southwest of Latham.
- When: 1905.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
SW 90th Street Dry Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Dry Creek on SW 90th street, west of Augusta.
- When: 1899.
- Built By: Walter Sharp.
SW Diamond Road Dry Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Dry Creek on SW Diamond Road, west of Augusta.
- When: 1912.
- Built By: O. Markley.
Whitewater River Bridge
- Where: Spans the Whitewater River on NW 160th Road, in Clifford Township.
- When: 1910.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
May Branch Whitewater River Bridge
- Where: Spans the May Branch of the Whitewater River on NW 160th Street, in Clifford Township.
- When: 1906
Brainerd Bridge
- Where: Spans Dry Creek on abandoned section of NW Indianola Road, east of Brainerd. (Private property.)
- When: 1903.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Cave Spring Branch Turkey Creek Bridge
- Where: Spanning Cave Spring Branch of Turkey Creek on SW Walnut Valley Road, south of El Dorado.
- When: 1910.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
Walz Ford Bridge
- Where: Just south of the Rock Creek crossing on SE Bluestem Road, in Clay Township. The road still goes over the bridge, though the bridge is now on dry land.
- When: 1899.
- Built By: Walter Sharp.
SW 70th Street Turkey Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Turkey Creek on SW 70th Street, near El Dorado.
- When: 1897.
- Built By: Abe Metheney.
Polecat Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Polecat Creek on SW 230th Street, south of Rose Hill.
- When: 1901.
- Built By: C. C. Jamison.
North Branch Turkey Creek Bridge
- Where: Where SE Summit Road spans the north branch of Hickory Creek, southwest of Beaumont.
- When: 1906.
- Built By: Abe Metheney.
Gillian Creek Bridge
- Where: Spans Gillian Creek (Fourmile Creek) on SW Santa Fe Lake Road, south of Potwin.
- When: 1901.
- Built By: Abe Metheney.
NW 115th Street Whitewater River Bridge
- Where: On NW 115th Street where the road crosses the Whitewater River, north of Potwin.
- When: 1907
