270th St. over Walnut Creek
GoodBrown County, Kansas · 2.9N 1.7W of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000071005403140
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th St. over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 270th St. over Walnut Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 270th St. over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th St. 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 270th St. over Walnut Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is 270th St. over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 270th St. over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.