I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek
GoodFranklin County, Kansas · 1.47 MI SW Miami Coln SB · Structure no. 999903500300441
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,016
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 11,016 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,132 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I35 HWY SB 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek carry?
About 11,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I35 HWY SB over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.