US Bridges

SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 0.7E 2.2S of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080901006062

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 Gray RD
CrossesMid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv
Location0.7E 2.2S of Rosalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77885, -96.60655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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
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 Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Gray RD over Mid. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.