US Bridges

NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 1.2M N US56 1.5M W US281 · Structure no. 000050663005228

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 10 Ave
CrossesDry Walnut Creek
Location1.2M N US56 1.5M W US281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37967, -98.79286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 10 Ave over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 10 Ave over Dry Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.