US Bridges

SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 6.5E 0.8N of Leon · Structure no. 000080895006167

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Satchell Creek
CrossesS. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location6.5E 0.8N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69739, -96.66101
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

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

How long is SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE Satchell Creek over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.