US Bridges

SE Satchell Creek over Trib S.Br. L. Walnut Riv

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 6.5E 0.6N of Leon · Structure no. 000080895006169

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Satchell Creek over Trib S.Br. L. Walnut Riv is a concrete slab carrying SE Satchell Creek over Trib S.Br. L. Walnut Riv in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Satchell Creek
CrossesTrib S.Br. L. Walnut Riv
Location6.5E 0.6N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69496, -96.66094
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 closed3.1 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.