US Bridges

SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.7E of Rosehill · Structure no. 000000000081080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE 150th
CrossesBranch of Four Mile Ck.
Location3.0N 5.7E of Rosehill
RouteCounty Highway 1743
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60682, -97.03153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2021)
Projected traffic628 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck. carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE 150th over Branch of Four Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.