US Bridges

Vineyard Road over Walker Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.5E of Walker · Structure no. 000260633504520

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Road over Walker Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Vineyard Road over Walker Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVineyard Road
CrossesWalker Creek
Location2.0N 0.5E of Walker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90026, -99.06724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vineyard Road over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Road over Walker 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Vineyard Road over Walker Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vineyard Road over Walker Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Road over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.