US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.86 MI E of US-77 E JCT · Structure no. 999940000080391

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,833
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesLittle Walnut River Drg.
Location2.86 MI E of US-77 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67944, -96.79333
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,833 (2023)
Projected traffic9,956 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg. 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-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg. carry?

About 6,833 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.