US Bridges

Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.8N of Padonia · Structure no. 000000000070047

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek in Brown 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1555 Kestrel RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.8N of Padonia
RouteCounty Highway 1555
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93716, -95.56278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2016)
Projected traffic143 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1555 Kestrel RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1555 Kestrel RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.