Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenwood County, Kansas · 2.0E & 2.0S of Neal · Structure no. 000370959806020
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 359 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.