US Bridges

NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 6.0E of Cassoday · Structure no. 000000000080720

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River is a concrete culvert carrying NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 150th
CrossesS. Fork Cottonwood River
Location6.0E of Cassoday
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04298, -96.52918
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River 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 NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NE 150th over S. Fork Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.