US Bridges

Cty RD 140(26-B.8) over Trib. to Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.8E 1.5S of Neal · Structure no. 000370961806020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 140(26-B.8) over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 140(26-B.8) over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 140(26-B.8)
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location3.8E 1.5S of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80817, -96.02011
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2006)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cty RD 140(26-B.8) over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 140(26-B.8) 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 Cty RD 140(26-B.8) over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 140(26-B.8) 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 75 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 140(26-B.8) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.