US Bridges

NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0E 4.2N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080859005748

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River is a concrete tee beam carrying NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Hunter RD
CrossesE. Br. Whitewater River
Location2.0E 4.2N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00247, -96.98731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Hunter RD over E. Br. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns NW Hunter RD over E. Br. Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.