US Bridges

NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 6.5E of Degraff · Structure no. 000080885505780

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River is a masonry arch - deck carrying NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 110th
CrossesEast Branch Walnut River
Location6.5E of Degraff
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98461, -96.73908
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 110th over East Branch Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.