US Bridges

134th over Walnut Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.4E of Winchester · Structure no. 000441043903980

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

134th over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 134th over Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries134th
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.0S 1.4E of Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28875, -95.23582
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (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 134th over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 134th 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 134th over Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 134th over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 134th over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.