US Bridges

Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 6.8S 3.0W of Quincy · Structure no. 000000000370640

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1359 Bsn 640
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location6.8S 3.0W of Quincy
RouteCounty Highway 1359
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78271, -96.05228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1359 Bsn 640 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.