In this post we investigate in detail various statistics of the stone arch bridges of Butler County, Kansas, to give a clearer idea of what factors play into which bridges remain today.
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Butler County’s Gothic Stone Culvert
We recently found another little-known stone arch bridge in Butler County, Kansas, north of Augusta. This culvert is unique as it features a pointed, Gothic-style arch.
A Tiny Butler County Stone Culvert
We recently discovered another stone arch culvert in Butler County, Kansas. This culvert is unique both for its tiny size and the fact that it has been widened with an adjoining stone arch.
Factors in Stone Bridge Survival
There are several common themes that appear to have determined which stone arch culverts built by Kansas townships have stood the test of time.
A Butler County Stone Culvert Find in Towanda Township
In Towanda Township, Butler County, Kansas, we have found a well-built stone arch culvert with high concrete curbing added. This culvert is presently threatened by scour.
A Butler County Stone Bridge in Towanda
We recently discovered a small stone arch bridge under the road on 5th Street in Towanda, Butler County, Kansas, with the aid of a newspaper reference.
A Partly Buried Little Walnut Township Stone Culvert
We recently discovered a partly-buried stone arch culvert in Butler County, Kansas, which provides some revealing insight on another stone arch culvert in the area.
James Kiser’s Culverts: Newly Found Butler Stone Culverts
In this post we investigate the history and builder of two stone arch culverts located in Butler County, Kansas near Leon on 120th Street that were recently found.
Investigating the Glencoe Township Culverts Part 3
In this post we finish our investigation of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, making educated guesses about the builders of two of them.
Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 2
An in-depth investigation of two of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, showing who likely built these small stone arch bridges.