US Bridges

Side Rd.Left over Little Walnut River Drg.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.47 MI E of US-77 E JCT · Structure no. 999940000080411

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Side Rd.Left over Little Walnut River Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying Side Rd.Left 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSide Rd.Left
CrossesLittle Walnut River Drg.
Location3.47 MI E of US-77 E JCT
RouteCity Street 1010
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68028, -96.78222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 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 width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 Side Rd.Left over Little Walnut River Drg. built?

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

What condition is Side Rd.Left 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 Side Rd.Left over Little Walnut River Drg. carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Side Rd.Left 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 71 ft wide.

Who owns Side Rd.Left over Little Walnut River Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.