US Bridges

Local Rd. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.0N 6.6E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191079706280

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. is a other culvert carrying Local Rd. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 30 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 39
CrossesTrib. to Big Walnut Ck.
Location1.0N 6.6E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 1099
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61636, -94.94801
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 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. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 39 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 Local Rd. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 39 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.