US Bridges

SE North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.5W 5.2S of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080891706107

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R. is a concrete culvert carrying SE North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSE North Branch RD
CrossesTrib N.Br. L. Walnut R.
Location3.5W 5.2S of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 2361
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74139, -96.68344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R. 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 North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE North Branch RD over Trib N.Br. L. Walnut R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.