US Bridges

Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.6N 0.5E of Valley Fall · Structure no. 000441021603869

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHeadwater Rd.
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.6N 0.5E of Valley Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36442, -95.44959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
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 Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headwater 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 Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Headwater Rd. over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.