US Bridges

Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.7S 3.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191073006327

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 53
CrossesTrib. to Big Walnut Ck.
Location1.7S 3.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57863, -95.0155
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 53 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.