US Bridges

Minor Col 40 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.6N 7.0E of Walnut · Structure no. 000191081006284

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 40 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 40 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 40
CrossesTrib. to Big Walnut Ck.
Location0.6N 7.0E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 1909
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61056, -94.94225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 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 Minor Col 40 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 40 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 Minor Col 40 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 40 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 40 over Trib. to Big Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.