SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River
GoodButler County, Kansas · 2.2W 2.0S of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000080865006323
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SW Hopkins Switch over Little Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.