US Bridges

Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 8.3N of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000000000080311

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 935 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHaverhill Road
CrossesLittle Walnut River
Location8.3N of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64014, -96.88058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Haverhill Road over Little Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.