US Bridges

Rs 28 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.0W of Wathena · Structure no. 000000000220050

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 28 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 28 over Walnut Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 28
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5S 2.0W of Wathena
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73504, -94.98684
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2005)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 28 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 28 over Walnut Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 28 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 28 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 28 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.