US Bridges

SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.2S of Leon · Structure no. 000000000080401

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Chelsea 881-14
CrossesLittle Walnut River
Location0.2S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67741, -96.78447
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 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 traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Chelsea 881-14 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE Chelsea 881-14 over Little Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.