US Bridges

Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4.4N 2.0E of Valley Fall · Structure no. 000441025003826

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson St.
CrossesNorth Fork Walnut Creek
Location4.4N 2.0E of Valley Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39729, -95.42289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson St. over North Fork 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 Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson St. over North Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.