US Bridges

Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck.

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.2N 1.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191069006268

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck. in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 23
CrossesTrib. Little Walnut Ck.
Location1.2N 1.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61935, -95.0515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Local Rd. 23 over Trib. Little Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.