US Bridges

K128 HWY over Walnut Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.4 M N State ST -Burr O · Structure no. 999912800450401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K128 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K128 HWY over Walnut Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK128 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.4 M N State ST -Burr O
RouteState Highway 128
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89139, -98.30583
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2023)
Projected traffic263 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K128 HWY over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is K128 HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K128 HWY over Walnut Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K128 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K128 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.