US Bridges

NW 150th over Henry Crk.

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.3E of Elbing · Structure no. 000000000080610

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 150th over Henry Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying NW 150th over Henry Crk. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 150th
CrossesHenry Crk.
Location0.5S 3.3E of Elbing
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04316, -97.06262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2021)
Projected traffic666 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NW 150th over Henry Crk. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 150th over Henry Crk. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NW 150th over Henry Crk. carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 150th over Henry Crk.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NW 150th over Henry Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.