NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.5N of Great Bend · Structure no. 000050667405220
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 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 NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 20 RD 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 NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NE 20 RD over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.