US Bridges

Minneha Ave over Local Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · Minneha E of Andover RD · Structure no. 500900080000150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minneha Ave over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Minneha Ave over Local Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMinneha Ave
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationMinneha E of Andover RD
RouteCity Street 4642
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6744, -97.1313
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2012)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Minneha Ave over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minneha Ave over Local Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Minneha Ave over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Minneha Ave over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Minneha Ave over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.