71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River
FairCowley County, Kansas · N.E. Edge Arkansas City · Structure no. 000000000180840
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River 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 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) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.