US Bridges

SE River RD over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.4E of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080875906005

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE River RD over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE River RD over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE River RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.4E of Eldorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81736, -96.82719
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE River RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE River RD over Small Stream 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 SE River RD over Small Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE River RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE River RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.