Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow
FairButler County, Kansas · West Side of Towanda · Structure no. 000080857006040
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Whitewater R. Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.