US Bridges

Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0W Junction City · Structure no. 000310869704302

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River is a concrete slab carrying Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalla Walla Road
CrossesTrib of Republican River
Location1.0N 1.0W Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05736, -96.87709
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Walla Walla Road over Trib of Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.