K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage
FairBarton County, Kansas · 1.17 MI NE US56 · Structure no. 999915600050071
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,468
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage 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 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 3,468 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,987 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage carry?
About 3,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Walnut Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.