US Bridges

Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib.

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Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1 Mi. S. of 135th ST · Structure no. 000461073404541

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut View DR
CrossesKill Creek Trib.
Location0.1 Mi. S. of 135th ST
RouteCounty Highway 21845
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88242, -94.97433
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib. 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 Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Walnut View DR over Kill Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.