US Bridges

SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0S of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080899206060

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 30th
CrossesN. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location2.0S of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78114, -96.62071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 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 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 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 30th over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.