NW 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 1.7N 10.0W of Great Bend · Structure no. 000050645305220
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying NW 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 20 RD over Dry 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 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NW 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NW 20 RD over Dry Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.