US Bridges

Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.8S of Le Loup · Structure no. 000000000300630

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1646 17.2-19.0
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.8S of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 1646
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64011, -95.15587
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2010)
Projected traffic361 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1646 17.2-19.0 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.