Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · 0.4N 1.3E of Walker · Structure no. 000000000260710
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 885
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Old Highway 40 over Walker 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek carry?
About 885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 40 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.