US Bridges

Hazelnut Rd. over Walnut Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.7N of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000071003003168

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

About this bridge

Hazelnut Rd. over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hazelnut 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHazelnut Rd.
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.0W 1.7N of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87226, -95.62046
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazelnut Rd. over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut Rd. over Walnut Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hazelnut Rd. over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelnut Rd. over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.