US Bridges

71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.5N0.6E of Arkansas City · Structure no. 000000000180850

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 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 1958, so it is 67 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries71st RD
CrossesTrib. to Walnut River
Location1.5N0.6E of Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 1754
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09592, -97.02263
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2018)
Projected traffic975 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 71st RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.