US Bridges

Minor Col 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 3.7N 7.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191081006223

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 8
CrossesTrib. to Big Walnut Ck.
Location3.7N 7.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 1909
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65497, -94.94235
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 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 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 8 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 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 8 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.