US Bridges

Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.9E of Le Loup · Structure no. 000301059904840

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReno (19-21.9)
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.0S 2.9E of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 3024
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66637, -95.10394
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reno (19-21.9) 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 Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Reno (19-21.9) over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.