US Bridges

Effingham RD over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.5N of Valley Falls · Structure no. 000000000440004

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Effingham RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Effingham RD over Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEffingham RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.0E 3.5N of Valley Falls
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39007, -95.40435
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2019)
Projected traffic406 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Effingham RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Effingham RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Effingham RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Effingham RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Effingham RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.