US Bridges

NW 80 Ave over Walnut Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.0W of Heizer · Structure no. 000000000050950

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 80 Ave over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 80 Ave over Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW 80 Ave
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5N 2.0W of Heizer
RouteCounty Highway 2018
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44514, -98.92246
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic325 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 80 Ave over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 80 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 80 Ave over Walnut Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 80 Ave over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 80 Ave over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.