US Bridges

J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 5.1E of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJ-27.6 Rs 86
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5.1E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04333, -97.21667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2006)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is J-27.6 Rs 86 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns J-27.6 Rs 86 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.