US Bridges

340th St. over Walnut Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.2W of Reserve · Structure no. 000071007903000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340th St. over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 340th St. over Walnut Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries340th St.
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5N 0.2W of Reserve
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00025, -95.56549
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 340th St. over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340th 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 340th St. over Walnut Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 340th St. over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 340th St. over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.