US Bridges

NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.0N of Cassoday · Structure no. 000080895005680

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Satchell Crk RD
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Walnut Riv.
Location1.0W 1.0N of Cassoday
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05719, -96.65777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv.?

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

Who owns NE Satchell Crk RD over Trib. E. Br. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.