US Bridges

Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 4.8S of Walker · Structure no. 000000000260490

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Av (rs 449)
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.8S of Walker
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79825, -99.07761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Walker Av (rs 449) over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Av (rs 449) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.