US Bridges

Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.50 Mi. E US-77 N JCT · Structure no. 999905400080271

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage 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 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 260 vehicles a day. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEntrance on Right
CrossesWalnut River Drainage
Location1.50 Mi. E US-77 N JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1850
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81194, -96.82222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage built?

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

What condition is Entrance on Right 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 Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance on Right over Walnut River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.