NE 20 Ave over Walnut Creek
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.0N of Great Bend · Structure no. 000050669005226
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 20 Ave over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 20 Ave over 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 20 Ave over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 20 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 NE 20 Ave over Walnut Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 20 Ave over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NE 20 Ave over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.