US Bridges

Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.4S 1.5W of Atchison · Structure no. 000031053003667

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 23-G.3
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.4S 1.5W of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50964, -95.16081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 23-G.3 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.