NW River Valley RD over May Branch
GoodButler County, Kansas · 0.5E 6.0N of Potwin · Structure no. 000000000080280
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW River Valley RD over May Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW River Valley RD over May Branch in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW River Valley RD over May Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW River Valley RD over May Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does NW River Valley RD over May Branch carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW River Valley RD over May Branch?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NW River Valley RD over May Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.