US Bridges

Local 22.5-22.1 over Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · W. Edge of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301061104765

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 22.5-22.1 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 22.5-22.1 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal 22.5-22.1
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationW. Edge of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71681, -95.09153
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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 Local 22.5-22.1 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 22.5-22.1 over 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 Local 22.5-22.1 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 22.5-22.1 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 22.5-22.1 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.