US Bridges

SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.1S of Towanda · Structure no. 000000000081160

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,355
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course is a concrete culvert carrying SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Adams RD RS2054
CrossesUnnamed Water Course
Location1.5W 0.1S of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 2054
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79354, -97.03524
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2023)
Projected traffic1,207 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 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 SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course 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 SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SW Adams RD RS2054 over Unnamed Water Course?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.