US Bridges

SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.1S of Leon · Structure no. 000000000080390

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSE Cole Ck RD RS78
CrossesUnnamed Watercourse
Location4.1S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61879, -96.77073
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic410 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse 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 SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cole Ck RD RS78 over Unnamed Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.