Walnut Street over Vine Creek
PoorPosted for loadDickinson County, Kansas · 326 W Walnut ST Herington · Structure no. 51230021000HER8
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Vine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Walnut Street over Vine Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Walnut Street over Vine Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Vine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Vine Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Walnut Street over Vine Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Vine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.