US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Little Walnut River Drg.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.98 MI E of US-77 E JCT · Structure no. 999940000080431

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,627
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 5,627 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,866 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesLittle Walnut River Drg.
Location3.98 MI E of US-77 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67944, -96.77278
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,627 (2023)
Projected traffic6,866 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 5,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.