US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage
GoodButler County, Kansas · 6.46 MI N U-400 E JCT · Structure no. 999905400080181
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 287 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US-54 HWY over Walnut River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 287 ft wide.
Who owns US-54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.