US Bridges

SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.5W 1.0N of Beaumont · Structure no. 000080901606205

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River is a concrete culvert carrying SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 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 Tallgrass RD
CrossesBr. Little Walnut River
Location2.5W 1.0N of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67177, -96.58065
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE Tallgrass RD over Br. Little Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.