US Bridges

N Washington RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5N of Great Bend · Structure no. 000000000050320

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,049
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Washington RD over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Washington RD over Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Washington RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.5N of Great Bend
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38278, -98.77456
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,049 (2022)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Washington RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Washington RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Washington RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,049 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N Washington RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Washington RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.