US Bridges

82nd RD over Walnut River

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5E 2.0S of Udall · Structure no. 000180853406640

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd RD over Walnut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 82nd RD over Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries82nd RD
CrossesWalnut River
Location4.5E 2.0S of Udall
RouteCounty Highway 1818
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36124, -97.03542
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic305 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 82nd RD over Walnut River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd RD over 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 82nd RD over Walnut River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 82nd RD over Walnut River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd RD over Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.