US Bridges

NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.8E 5.0N of Potwin · Structure no. 000080859805740

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River is a concrete tee beam carrying NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 130th St.
CrossesE. Br. Whitewater River
Location2.8E 5.0N of Potwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01358, -96.97259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NW 130th St. over E. Br. Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.