US Bridges

SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 1.5S of Leon · Structure no. 000080879006220

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River is a concrete culvert carrying SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Teter RD
CrossesLittle Walnut River
Location1.5W 1.5S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66453, -96.80722
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Teter RD over Little Walnut 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 SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Teter RD over Little Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.