US Bridges

SE Summit RD over Br. Little Walnut River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.8N of Beaumont · Structure no. 000080903006207

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Summit RD over Br. Little Walnut River is a concrete culvert carrying SE Summit 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 Summit RD
CrossesBr. Little Walnut River
Location1.5W 0.8N of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66984, -96.56229
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic10 (—)
Projected traffic25 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 Summit RD over Br. Little Walnut River built?

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

What condition is SE Summit RD over Br. Little Walnut River 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 Summit RD over Br. Little Walnut River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.