SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut
FairButler County, Kansas · 0.1N of K96 @ Leon · Structure no. 000000000080410
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SE Chelsea Rs 78 over Trib. to Little Walnut?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.