US Bridges

NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.5N of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080871005941

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Haverhill RD
CrossesTrib. W. Br. Walnut Riv.
Location1.5W 3.5N of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86713, -96.87727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NW Haverhill RD over Trib. W. Br. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.