US Bridges

SE Munson Hill RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 4.5E 3.0N of Leon · Structure no. 000080891006124

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Munson Hill RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE Munson Hill RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Munson Hill RD
CrossesN. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location4.5E 3.0N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 803
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73132, -96.69751
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Munson Hill RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Munson Hill RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.