US Bridges

K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.30 MI E of CR Coline · Structure no. 999914600190661

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-146 HWY
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location1.30 MI E of CR Coline
RouteState Highway 146
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60167, -95.06389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek 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 K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-146 HWY over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.