US Bridges

US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.25 MI N of Bourbon Cl · Structure no. 999906900060951

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS-69 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.25 MI N of Bourbon Cl
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69167, -94.70389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2023)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-69 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 US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.