US Bridges

US54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 7.81 MI N U-400 E JCT · Structure no. 999905400081491

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,445 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesWalnut River Drainage
Location7.81 MI N U-400 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80056, -96.845
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2023)
Projected traffic3,445 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 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 US54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.