US Bridges

SE 152nd over Small Stream

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 3.2E 5.5S of Leon · Structure no. 000080887806300

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 152nd over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE 152nd over Small Stream in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 152nd
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.2E 5.5S of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60651, -96.72007
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 152nd over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 152nd 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 152nd over Small Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 152nd over Small Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE 152nd over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.