US Bridges

65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5E of Udall · Structure no. 000180853606602

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries65th RD
CrossesTrib. to Walnut River
Location4.5E of Udall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38823, -97.03134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th 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 65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 65th RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.