US Bridges

Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0S of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301063004803

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia (20.7-23)
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.0S of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68831, -95.08497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia (20.7-23) 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 Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia (20.7-23) over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.