US Bridges

SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.3W 4.2S of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080897006087

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Stony Creek RD
CrossesN. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location1.3W 4.2S of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75764, -96.64308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Stony Creek RD over N. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SE Stony Creek RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.