US Bridges

290th St. over Walnut Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 3.2S 0.3W of Reserve · Structure no. 000071007703100

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th St. over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290th St. over Walnut Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries290th St.
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.2S 0.3W of Reserve
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92855, -95.5685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic65 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th St. over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th 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 290th St. over Walnut Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 290th St. over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 290th St. over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.