US Bridges

Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.4S 2.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191071006344

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 65
CrossesTrib. to Big Walnut Ck.
Location2.4S 2.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 1905
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56664, -95.03365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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 Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big 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 Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

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

Who owns Minor Col 65 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.