US Bridges

290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 1.8E 0.8N of Hamlin · Structure no. 000071005603100

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries290th St.
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location1.8E 0.8N of Hamlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92845, -95.59004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 290th St. over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.