SE Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse
GoodButler County, Kansas · 4.7N of Leon · Structure no. 000000000081010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying SE Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE Bluestem 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 Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SE Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SE Bluestem over Unnamed Watercourse?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.