US Bridges

K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.72 MI E of Sedwick Cl · Structure no. 999925400080671

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,054
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng is a concrete culvert carrying K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 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 6,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 184 ft wide.

CarriesK254 HWY
CrossesWhitewater Riv Drng
Location4.72 MI E of Sedwick Cl
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79583, -97.06667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,054 (2023)
Projected traffic8,154 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng 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 K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng carry?

About 6,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns K254 HWY over Whitewater Riv Drng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.