US Bridges

US54 HWY over Walnut River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · O.55 Mi. E US-77 N JCT · Structure no. 999905400080254

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
523 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Walnut River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US54 HWY over Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,583 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,716 by 2044. The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesWalnut River
LocationO.55 Mi. E US-77 N JCT
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81667, -96.83944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck57 ft (17.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,583 (2023)
Projected traffic6,716 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 HWY over Walnut River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Walnut River carry?

About 6,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Walnut River?

The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Walnut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.