US Bridges

SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 0.1E of Whitewater · Structure no. 000000000081040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 167th E Central
CrossesUnnamed Watercourse
Location0.1E of Whitewater
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96376, -97.14312
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SE 167th E Central over Unnamed Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.