US Bridges

SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 3.5E 3.0N of Leon · Structure no. 000080889006125

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Price RD
CrossesN. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location3.5E 3.0N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73066, -96.71589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SE Price RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.