US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 4.5E 1.2N of Leon · Structure no. 000080891006163

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Munson Hill RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying SE Munson Hill RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 5 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Munson Hill RD
CrossesS. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location4.5E 1.2N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 803
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70315, -96.69736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 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 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Munson Hill RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Munson Hill RD over S. 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 July 2024.

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.