US Bridges

Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.8S of North Branch · Structure no. 000450709903048

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor B.2-7.9
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.8S of North Branch
RouteCounty Highway 4505
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96158, -98.37181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor B.2-7.9 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.