US Bridges

SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 7.5E 1.0N of Leon · Structure no. 000080897006165

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Stony Crk. Rd.
CrossesS. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location7.5E 1.0N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70114, -96.64285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

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

How long is SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Stony Crk. Rd. over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.