US Bridges

Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0E of Uniontown · Structure no. 000061083505960

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 9.5-N.0
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.0E of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84873, -94.90701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 9.5-N.0 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.