Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Kansas · 2.1S of Walnut · Structure no. 000000000190150
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 170 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.