US Bridges

SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 7.0 W of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050671505262

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSE 35 Ave
CrossesWet Walnut Creek
Location7.0 W of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 798
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35775, -98.70978
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 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 traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 35 Ave over Wet 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 SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 35 Ave over Wet Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.