US Bridges

E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 2.9E of Great Bend · Structure no. 000050671305260

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Barton County RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.9E of Great Bend
RouteCounty Highway 202
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36174, -98.71339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Barton County 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Barton County RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.