US-073 over Walnut Creek
GoodBrown County, Kansas · 9.6MI N US36 · Structure no. 999907300070641
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,218
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-073 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-073 over Walnut Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-073 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-073 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-073 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-073 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-073 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.