US Bridges

NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5N of Albert · Structure no. 000000000050810

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 130 Ave
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.5N of Albert
RouteCounty Highway 1843
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46161, -99.01456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 130 Ave over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.