US Bridges

Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0W Junction City · Structure no. 000310869304302

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River is a concrete culvert carrying Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalla Walla Rd.
CrossesTrib to Republican River
Location1.0N 1.0W Junction City
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05708, -96.88067
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 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 Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walla Walla Rd. over Trib to Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.