US Bridges

NE Myers RD over Watercourse

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.3N 0.1E of Eldorado · Structure no. 000000000081170

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Myers RD over Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying NE Myers RD over Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Myers RD
CrossesWatercourse
Location1.3N 0.1E of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 2141
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86833, -96.8475
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 NE Myers RD over Watercourse built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Myers RD over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NE Myers RD over Watercourse carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE Myers RD over Watercourse?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NE Myers RD over Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.