71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River
GoodCowley County, Kansas · N.E. Edge Arkansas City · Structure no. 000000000180830
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River is a concrete culvert carrying 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River 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 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.