US Bridges

Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.5N of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301059004744

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUtah (23.6-21)
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location1.5W 0.5N of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73126, -95.11208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Utah (23.6-21) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.