US Bridges

SE Flinthills RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 5.0W 3.0N of Beaumont · Structure no. 000080899006164

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Flinthills RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying SE Flinthills RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Flinthills RD
CrossesS. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location5.0W 3.0N of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70317, -96.62455
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 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 width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Flinthills RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Flinthills 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 Flinthills RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Flinthills RD 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 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE Flinthills RD over S. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.