US Bridges

SE 135 ST over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.0S of Leon · Structure no. 000080879306265

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 135 ST over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE 135 ST over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 135 ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.0W 4.0S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62876, -96.80127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 135 ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 135 ST over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SE 135 ST over Small Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 135 ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE 135 ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.