US Bridges

NW 10th ST over Whitewater River

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.4W 3.0N of Towanda · Structure no. 000080853105980

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 10th ST over Whitewater River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NW 10th ST over Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 10th ST
CrossesWhitewater River
Location2.4W 3.0N of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8397, -97.03995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NW 10th ST over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 10th ST over Whitewater River 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 NW 10th ST over Whitewater River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW 10th ST over Whitewater River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NW 10th ST over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.