K3 HWY over Big Walnut
GoodCrawford County, Kansas · 6.89 MI N K47 · Structure no. 999900300190531
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 616
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K3 HWY over Big Walnut is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K3 HWY over Big Walnut in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K3 HWY over Big Walnut built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is K3 HWY over Big Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does K3 HWY over Big Walnut carry?
About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K3 HWY over Big Walnut?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K3 HWY over Big Walnut?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.