US Bridges

Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0E of Pawnee Station · Structure no. 000061105006162

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20.0-X.2
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.0E of Pawnee Station
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69856, -94.72139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
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 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 Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 20.0-X.2 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20.0-X.2 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.