US Bridges

Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 5.8W of Hoyt · Structure no. 000000000430030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 318 110 L6
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5.8W of Hoyt
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24556, -95.81812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 318 110 L6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 318 110 L6 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.