US Bridges

Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.6S of Neal · Structure no. 000000000370646

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAa 50 RD Rs 1359
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.6S of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 1359
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82183, -96.07653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2006)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Aa 50 RD Rs 1359 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.