US54 HWY over Walnut Creek
GoodBourbon County, Kansas · 3.62 MI E Ejct K3 · Structure no. 999905400060791
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,134
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US54 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54 HWY over Walnut Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,134 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US54 HWY over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US54 HWY 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US54 HWY over Walnut Creek carry?
About 2,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US54 HWY over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US54 HWY over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.