US Bridges

S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 0.3N K-96 in Leon · Structure no. 000000000081220

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Main ST 881-15
CrossesWatercourse
Location0.3N K-96 in Leon
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68398, -96.78132
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main ST 881-15 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST 881-15 over Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.